Butterscotch Halloween Crispies

These candy treats combine melted butterscotch chips & peanut butter with crisp cereals & nuts. They're dropped by spoonfuls and topped with candy pumpkins.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups corn flakes
• 2 cups crisp chocolate cereal (such as Coco Puffs, Count Chocula, Coco Krispies)
• 3/4 cup roasted salted peanuts
• 36 candy pumpkins

Method

Microwave the chips and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, on medium-high setting for 1 minute. Stir and microwave an additional 10-15 seconds. Stir until smooth. Mix in cereals and peanuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Immediately press a candy pumpkin into each mound. Chill for 20 minutes or until set. Store in air-tight container.

Notes: This recipe is quick, easy and almost foolproof. It's a fun treat for Halloween parties for kids and grown-ups. They can be decorated with candy corn or other Halloween candies for a nice variation. No matter how many you put out for your party, you won't have any leftover!

Number of servings: 36

Submitted By: tyxe
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