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Santa's Coal Candy
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
24
pieces
Ingredients
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15.25
ounces
Chocolate sandwich cookies
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(such as Oreos)
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5
cups
Mini marshmallows
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4
tablespoons
Butter
Instructions
Place cookies in food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs.
Place marshmallows and butter in a large, microwave safe bowl; microwave for 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed.
Remove marshmallows from microwave and stir in cookie crumbs.
Break off pieces of the mixture and form into lumps that resemble coal.
Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Allow to set until firm.
Notes
Add Flavor:
Peppermint extract or pure vanilla extract can be added to the candy.
Chips:
White chocolate or dark chocolate chips can be added.
Variation tip:
Feel free to add rice krispies or nuts to the coal candy.
Alternate ingredients:
Sprinkles or edible glitter can be a great addition to the coal.
Gift of Coal:
Place the coal in little bags with cute gift tags.