Witch Hat Treats

A Halloween recipe I want to try.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 24 treats

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 ounce) package large marshmallows
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 6  cups  crisp rice cereal
• 1 1⁄2 cups  milk chocolate chips
• 1  teaspoon shortening
•  orange frosting
•  chocolate sprinkles
•  black licorice (rope)

Directions

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter on high heat for about 45 seconds. Add marshmallows; stir to coat. Microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave for 45 seconds longer or until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Immediately add cereal; stir gently until coated. Press into greased 13x9x2-in baking pan.
2. In a small microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and shortening on 70% power for 1 minute. Heat in 10 to 20 second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cool completely.
3. Cut into 2 1/2 x 2 inch triangles with a thin base on bottom of triangle for hat brim. Decorate with frosting, jimmies for the buckle and licorice for the brim.