No-Bake Mini “Sundae” Sweets

From NESTLE

Makes 24 squares

Easy to make, these adorable No-Bake Mini “Sundaes” are a sweet addition to any party.

INGREDIENTS

Nonstick cooking spray

6 cups miniature marshmallows

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

8 cups crispy rice cereal

1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels, divided

1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Assorted sprinkles and sugars

1 1/2 cups thawed, frozen whipped topping

24 maraschino cherries, blotted dry

DIRECTIONS

1.Spray large bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

2.Heat, marshmallows and butter in large, heavy-duty 6-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes, until smooth. Remove from heat.

3.Working quickly, stir in cereal. Carefully transfer mixture to prepared bowl. Cool for 5 minutes.

4.Line baking sheet with wax paper. Spray 24 mini muffin cups and hands with nonstick cooking spray.

5.Press about 1/3 cup marshmallow mixture into prepared muffin cups, shaping mixture above cups into rounded “ice cream scoop” shapes with ice cream scoop or two tablespoons.

6.Microwave 1 1/4 cups morsels and vegetable shortening in dry, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 45 seconds; stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

7.Dip tops of sundaes in chocolate. Immediately decorate with sprinkles and remaining 1/4 cup morsels. Let stand until chocolate is firm. Store in airtight containers. Before serving, top each “sundae” with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and a cherry.

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