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Trick or treat, smell my feet
give me something good to eat
Ahh, the favorite Halloween song that will be recited by children everywhere within the next few weeks. It’s the time of year dentists love and parents hate. Beyond worrying about the all the excess sugar, parents also have to think about allergens in the treats their kiddos proudly gather throughout the haunting season. We all know someone with a food allergy, who has to deal with constant checking of ingredients and making sure items are safe. Don’t let their struggles haunt you or your child. Here at Marc’s we want to take away the pain for parents, so with that, we present you two allergy-free easy-to-make treats that kids will love and will put parents’ worries to rest!
Gluten-Free Spooky Monster Rice Crispy Treats
Servings: 24
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp unsalted nutter
- 6 C mini marshmallows
- 6 C crisp rice cereal (see below for GF options)
- Food coloring of your choice
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Prepare a 9x13 pan with wax paper
- In saucepan, melt butter then add marshmallows
- Keep stirring until smooth
- Once smooth remove from heat
- Add food coloring here!
- Stir in crisp rice cereal
- Pour into pan evenly or shape with hands for more fun
- Press candy eyes on (leave room to cut treats)
- Let harden for several hours
- Serve J
Flying in to save the day if your child is also dairy, gluten and peanut free, is our Spooktacular Marshmallow Pops!
Spooktacular Marshmallow Pops
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Peanut Free
Servings: 18
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Heat candy chips by microwaving for 30 seconds stirring and repeating until melted
- Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes
- Insert stick in each marshmallow
- Dip marshmallow in melted candy and roll to coat completely
- Scatter Halloween sprinkles over candy coated marshmallow and lay on wax paper
- Immediately place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set candy mix
- Serve J
We hope these fun treats will spook up your child’s Halloween parties and even be a yearly tradition. The above listed ingredients can be found at your local Marc’s. Be sure to check out our weekly
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