Easy Indian Corn Treats: A Fun & Festive Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 1 package (10.5 ounces) mini marshmallows Yellow food coloring 8 cups peanut butter and chocolate puffed corn cereal 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces, divided 10 lollipop sticks Tan and green raffia

PREPARATION:

1. Line large baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
2. Melt butter in large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and smooth. Tint with food coloring until desired shade is reached. Add cereal and 1/2 cup chocolate pieces; stir until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
3. With lightly greased hands, quickly divide mixture into 10 oblong pieces. Push lollipop stick halfway into each piece; shape like ear of corn. Place on prepared baking sheet. Press remaining 1/2 cup chocolate pieces into each "ear." Let treats stand until set.
4. Tie or tape raffia to lollipop sticks to resemble corn husks.

Tip Lollipop sticks and colored raffia are sold at craft and hobby stores. This recipe appears in: Fall