Creepy, easy-to-make snacks that are a treat to eat

Ghostly Goodies

• 8 large marshmallows
• 6 wooden skewers (points cut off)
• 1 cup white-chocolate chips
• 1 Tbs vegetable shortening
• 12 cinnamon Red Hots
• Black decorating gel

1. For each ghost, push three marshmallows onto end of skewer; set aside.

2. Microwave white-chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe dish on medium-high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave in 10-second intervals until smooth.

3. Holding the skewer, spoon the melted mixture over marshmallows until covered; place on wax-paper-lined cookie sheet. Use two Red Hots for eyes and decorating gel for a mouth.

4. Refrigerate until chocolate has hardened; serve

Yield: 6 phantoms

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