Halloween Treat: Rice Cereal Monsters

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To make rice cereal monsters, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 12 cups mini marshmallows in a large pot over medium low heat until all marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 12 cups rice cereal until fully coated with marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into a large greased bowl or baking sheet. Use a little butter to grease hands and form balls (about 65 grams each) by pressing firmly and rolling between palms. Place tightly pressed balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut a wedge in the chilled balls large enough for the plastic vampire teeth to fit inside. Save cut wedges for a later step. Place the teeth inside the opening of the cereal ball. Cut the ends from both sides of the wedge about 1/2 inch long. Insert the cut pieces into the opening on each side of the monster's mouth to close up the sides. Make holes for the eyes. Add candy pieces to the holes. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.