Itsy, Bitsy, Spooky Spider TreatsTM

• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (10 ounce) package large marshmallows, about 40 or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• food coloring
• 6 cups Rice Krispies
• canned frosting or decorating gel
• assorted candy

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
3. Stir in food coloring, if desired.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal.
6. Stir until well coated.
7. Cool slightly.
8. Using buttered hands shape cereal mixture into eight spiders.
9. Cool.
10. Decorate with frosting and/or candies.
11. Best if served the same day.
12. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS.
13. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.
14. Stir until smooth.
15. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.
16. Microwave cooking times may vary.
17. Note.
18. For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
19. 1 jar (7 oz.)
20. marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.
21. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
22. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
23. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container.
24. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
25. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

butter, marshmallows, food coloring, rice krispies, frosting

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/itsy-bitsy-spooky-spider-treats-391457 (may not work)