10ouncesmarshmallowsabout 40 regular OR 6 cups mini
4 tablespoonssalted European butter
½cuproyal icing or any preferred frosting
Instructions
Spray your bowls and spatulas with non-stick cooking spray
Place the cereal in a large bowl. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large, microwave-safe bowl place the marshmallows and butter.
Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir the marshmallows until they start to melt. Heat for an additional 15 seconds and let the bowl sit in the microwave for one minute. Stir the marshmallows very well until smooth, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture.
Pour the mixture over the cereal and mix very well.
Transfer the treats to the baking tray and use a greased spatula to flatten the treats into a rough rectangle about 10-inches by 12-inches and ¾-inch thick.
Chill for 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut out circles as closely together as possible to minimize scraps. You should have 18 circles. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
If you're adding lollipop sticks, insert them before decorating.
To decorate, prepare royal icing and tint black.
Assemble a decorating bag with size 2 tip and fill with the icing. Close tightly with a rubber band.
Pipe an almost-midnight clock face on the treats. Let set for several hours.
Add ribbon to the sticks, if using.
Notes
In a saucepan, place the butter over medium-low heat. After about half of the butter is melted, add the marshmallows. Continue to heat, stirring well, until most of the marshmallows are melted. Remove from the heat and keep stirring until the mixture is very smooth. Follow the rest of the instructions above.