Marshmallow Recipes
Marshmallow Truffles

1 package (10 oz.) marshmallows, regular size (38-40 marshmallows)

2 cups (12 oz. package) semisweet chocolate chips

Chopped pecans

Multi-color sprinkles

Crisp rice cereal

Arrange marshmallows on tray; freeze 15 minutes. Microwave chips in microwavable bowl on high 2 to 2-1/2 minutes, or until smooth when stirred, stirring every minute.

Dip marshmallows into melted chocolate; turn until coated. Roll in pecans, sprinkles or crisp rice cereal.

Place on wax paper-lined tray. Refrigerate or keep in a cool place.

Prep time: 30 minutes plus freezing. Makes three dozen.

Indoor S'mores

Graham Crackers, broken in half

Milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz. each), broken in half

Marshmallows, regular size

For each .more, top one graham cracker half with half one chocolate bar and one marshmallow. Place on paper towel.

Microwave on high 10 to 15 seconds, or until marshmallow is softened. Cover with second graham cracker half; lightly press together.

Prep time: 5 minutes.

Microwave cooking time: 15 seconds.

Variations:

· Instead of microwaving marshmallows, place them on a stick or skewer and toast them over a candle.

· Spread second graham cracker half with peanut butter or raspberry preserves.

· Top softened marshmallow with sliced strawberries or sliced bananas.

· Drizzle softened marshmallow with caramel topping.

· Substitute chocolate wafer cookies for graham crackers.

Marshmallow Creme Pops

1 cup orange juice

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme

2 cups miniture marshmallows

1 cup thawed non-dairy whipped topping

Beat orange juice and marshmallow creme with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Fold in marshmallows and whipped topping.

Spoon into 5 oz. paper cups. Insert wood sticks, such as caramel apple sticks. Freeze until firm.

Prep time: 10 minutes plus freezing. Makes 8 servings.

Marshmallow Crispy Treats

1/4 cup margarine or butter

1 package (10 oz.) marshmallows, regular size (38-40 marshmallows)

6 cups crisp rice cereal

Microwave margarine in large microwavable bowl on high 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat woth margarine.

Microwave 1-1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 seconds.

Immediately add cereal; mix lightly until well coated. Press into greased 13X9-inch pan.

Cool; cut into squares.

Prep time: 10 minutes.

Microwave cooking time: 2 minutes, 15 seconds.

Variations:

· Stir one envelope (0.13 oz.) of unsweeteded flavored drink mix (any flavor) into melted marshmall mixture. Note: Increase marshmallows to 16 oz. and crisp rice cereal to 9 cups.

· Substitute whole-grain flake cereal, raisin bran, corn flakes, or toasted whole grain oat cereal for crisp rice cereal.

· Stir 1/2 cup peanut butter or 1/2 cup raisins into melted marshmallow mixture.