Jack-o-Lanterns

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3 tbsp (45 mL) butter or margarine

3 cups (750 mL) miniature marshmallows

3 drops red food colouring

2 drops yellow food colouring

5 cups (1.25 L) CHEERIOS* cereal

raisins, assorted gumdrops, candy-coated chocolate candies, licorice

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1

Place sheet of waxed paper on baking sheet.
2

In 2-quart (2 L) saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
3

Remove from heat. Stir in both food colours until mixture is an even orange colour. Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
4

Lightly spray hands with non-stick spray. For each pumpkin, shape about 1 cup (250 mL) cereal mixture into ball.
5

Decorate with candies, licorice & raisins as desired. Place on wax paper to cool.
6

Cool completely, about 15 minutes.