Thursday, April 17, 2008

Race week's sweet treat


These sweet snacks make perfect take-along treats to any NASCAR party. The cute, crowd-pleasing race cars can be made ahead and stored, or created right before – either way with super-fast prep and even quicker clean-up, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy every last lap of the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega!

LITTLE DEBBIE MARSHMALLOW TREATS RACE CARS

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–1 1/2 teaspoons whipping cream
9 Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats
8 Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls
12 hard cinnamon candies
6 jellybeans

Combine sugar and whipping cream, stirring with a whisk until smooth.


Cut 3 Marshmallow Treats in half, crosswise. Spread a thin layer of frosting mixture on each Marshmallow Treat half; place each half, frosting side down, in the center of each of the remaining 6 whole Marshmallow Treats, pressing gently into place. Let stand 5 minutes or until set.


Turn race cars on their sides. Slice the Swiss Cake Rolls ¼-inch thick, making enough slices for 32 wheels. Slice a few extras, as well, in case they are needed. Spread a small amount of frosting mixture in the center of each of 16 of the slices of Swiss Cake Rolls. Press 2 slices gently onto one side of each race car to create wheels. Let stand 15 minutes or until set.


Turn race cars over; repeat with frosting and remaining 16 slices of Swiss Cake Rolls. Spread a small amount of frosting on hard cinnamon candies; place 2 candies on each car’s “nose” to form 2 headlights each.


Spread a small amount of frosting on flat sides of each jellybean candy; place 1 jellybean on the front of each car to form a “grill.” Let stand 15 minutes or until set. May be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days if not served immediately.

Makes 6 race cars.

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