Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

This is a fun way to dress up,  Halloween style, a favorite snack.  One bowl and one pan and your done.  It's also a sneaky way of adding fruit to your family's diet.

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into small pieces

2 Tablespoons margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 - 10 oz. package of marshmallows

food coloring

1. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with Pam.
2. In a large bowl, microwave margarine until melted. 
3. Add vanilla and marshmallows and microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, until melted. 
4. Add food coloring to the marshmallow mixture.  Use the package directions for orange.  If using the classic drops, add 3 drops of yellow and then 1 drop of red.  Stir. If you want it brighter, add 1 more drop of red coloring. Too orangy, add more yellow. 
5. Add cereal and dried fruit. 
6. Press into pan using a spatula that has been sprayed with Pam, or you can smear margarine on the spatula. 
7. Refrigerate.

This recipe is great for school Halloween parties.  It cuts nice, kids love it, and it is easy to transport. 

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