Chocolate Coconut Surprises

Chocolate Coconut Surprises

Ingredients

  • 1.25 L or 5 cups Rice Krispies* cereal
  • 50 ml or 1/4 cup Margarine
  • 1.25 L or 5 cups Miniature marshmallows or 40 regular (250 g pkg)
  • 250 ml or 1 cup Sweetened coconut
  • 36 Maraschino cherries well drained
  • 2 Squares (30 g/1 oz each) bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate melted

Directions

1. In large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended. Remove from heat. (OR, in large bowl, microwave butter at HIGH 30-60 seconds to melt. Stir in marshmallows. Microwave at HIGH 1 - 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 1 minute).

2. Gradually mix in cereal and coconut, stirring until thoroughly coated.

3. Using lightly-buttered spatula, press firmly and evenly into buttered 2 L (9") square pan. Score into 4 cm (1 1/2") bars. Using buttered finger, make deep depression in centre of each bar. Press drained cherry into each depression. Drizzle surface with melted chocolate. Chill until set. Cut into bars.

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.