Directions

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter on high for about 30
• seconds. Add marshmallows; stir to coat. Microwave on high 30-40
• seconds longer or until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Immediately
• add cereal; stir gently until coated. Press into a greased 13-in. x
• 9-in. pan.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and shortening
• on 70% power for 45 seconds. Heat in 10 to 20 second intervals until
• melted; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cool
• completely.
• Cut into 2-1/2-in. x 2-in. triangles, with a thin base on bottom of
• triangle for hat brim. Decorate with frosting, jimmies for the
• buckle and licorice for the brim. Yield: 2 dozen.