Chocolate Nutty Mini-Footballs Treats®
Recipe from Kellogg's

For game day, make this classic all-time-favorite treat with Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® and peanut butter, then shape the mixture into miniature footballs.


Chocolate Nutty Mini-Footballs Treats®

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Ingredients
  • 3   tablespoons
    butter or margarine
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  • 1   package
    (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
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    - or -
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  • 4  cups
    miniature marshmallows
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  • 1/2   cup
    peanut butter
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  • 6   cups
    Cocoa Rice Krispies®
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    Canned frosting or decorating gel
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Directions
1.
In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted.
2.
Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated.
3.
Cool slightly. Using buttered hands shape mixture into sixteen 3-inch footballs. Decorate with frosting. Best if served the same day.

Microwave Directions:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add peanut butter, stirring until melted. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

TIPS:
-For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
-One jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.
-Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
-Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 170, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber less than 1 g, Sugars 15 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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