Bug Bites

1. 1

   Melt chocolate with butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove bowl from pan and let cool 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Gently stir chocolate mixture, coconut, Rice Krispies, and peanut butter in a large bowl until combined well.

4. 4

   Chill, covered, until slightly firm, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Place chocolate sprinkles in a shallow bowl.

6. 6

   Using a 1-1/2-inch ice-cream scoop, form chocolate mixture into balls and drop into sprinkles; coat well, working with 6 or 7 at a time (chill mixture to firm, if necessary).

7. 7

   Arrange coated bites in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Arrange on a serving platter.

9. 9

   Decorate Bug Bites with sugar-coated licorice sticks to form legs and string licorice to form antennae.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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