Watermelon Race Car Recipe

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I made this cute melon bowl treat for my son's 3rd birthday. Our theme was the movie, Cars. —Camile Hixon Galena, Ohio

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Watermelon Race Car Recipe

Prep: 1 hour

Yield: 14 Servings

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Ingredients

2 ounces white candy coating
1 teaspoon shortening
2 Oreo cookies
2 mini Oreo cookies
1 large watermelon
4 lemon slices
4 lime slices
1 medium cantaloupe, cut into balls or cubes
1 medium honeydew, cut into balls or cubes

Directions

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat candy coating and shortening, uncovered, at 30% power for 3-4 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. For eyes, coat the large cookies with candy coating; place a miniature cookie in the center of each for pupil. Place on waxed paper to harden.
With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of watermelon so it sits flat. Beginning above center at one end of melon, lightly score a horizontal cutting line (leaving a fourth of the opposite end unmarked). Repeat on other side of melon.
With a long sharp knife, make a vertical cut from top of melon to end of cutting marks. Cut along the cutting mark, making sure to cut all the way through. Gently pull off cut section; cut a thin slice for a spoiler. Trim spoiler piece to fit smoothly against the end of the melon; attach with three toothpicks.
Remove fruit from the cut section and from inside the melon; cut into balls or cubes and set aside.
Using a sharp razor blade, carefully carve a smile in the front of the watermelon; carve a number in the side and add other designs if desired. For wheels, attach lemon and lime slices to each side of melon with toothpicks. Attach cookie eyes with toothpicks.
In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe, honeydew and reserved watermelon. Spoon into car. Yield: 14 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 177 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 31 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Watermelon Race Car in Taste of Home June/July 2007, p12