Munch-A-Roaches

1 can (15 ounces) tropical fruit salad, drained and finely chopped

3 tablespoons butter

1 package (10½ ounces) mini-marshmallows

6 cups crispy rice cereal

48 currants or dried blueberries

10 licorice laces, any color

Sandwich the fruit between 2 layers of paper towel and blot away as much moisture as possible.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in fruit and crisped rice cereal until cereal is uniformly moistened. Scrape onto a sheet pan and cool.

Wet your hands and form cereal mixture into 24 tablespoon size, egg-shaped balls (bodies) and 24, 1½ teaspoon size balls (heads). Stick the heads onto the bodies and decorate with currants or dried blueberries for eyes, and small pieces of licorice for legs and antenna.

Serves 24.

Nutrition values per serving: 93 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated), 19 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 1 g protein, 4 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium.

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