Apple Person Recipe

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Apple Person Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 1 Servings

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Ingredients

1 large marshmallow
1 Red or Golden Delicious apple
2 ropes black or red licorice
Liquid yellow food coloring
2 teaspoons flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla frosting
2 miniature chocolate chips
1 maraschino cherry

Directions

For head, secure marshmallow to apple with a toothpick. Cut licorice into two 1-1/2-in.-long pieces for arms and two 3-in.-long pieces for legs (save remaining licorice for another use). Secure arms and legs to apple with toothpick halves. For hair, combine 2 drops yellow food coloring and 3 drops water in a small resealable bag. Add coconut; toss to coat.
Spread a small amount of frosting on top of marshmallow. Press coconut hair in place. Dip chocolate chips in frosting; insert into marshmallow for eyes. Cut a wedge of cherry into a smile; dip in frosting and place on marshmallow. Yield: 1 apple person.

Originally published as Apple Person in Country Woman September/October 2000, p36

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Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2012 by kbradley

I work in a daycare and we did this for an apple project in September. The kids loved making them and taking them home to eat. I loved this recipe because the kids could do it themselves except for the toothpicks. I loved the look on their faces when it came together. They were showing everyone.