@LLOWEEN LUN Creepy, Kooky, Mysterious Marshmallow Treats (NAPSA)—This Halloween, you may hear more than just a peep about a new marshmallow confection. That’s because, when faced with hungry trick-or-treaters, these Marshmallow Peeps new individually wrapped vanilla-flavored Ghosts don’t stand a ghost of a chance. These Ghosts are the latest spook-tacular addition to the line of Halloween Peeps that includes Pumpkins, Ghosts and Spooky Cats. The new sweets are just right for dispensing to pint-sized ghouls and goblins this Halloween. These marshmallow treats can also be used to spiff up a celebration, as in this party snack: Cobweb Cupakes Makes 24 cupcakes 1 recipe or package of chocolate cake mix 1 tube chocolate or black decoratingicing gel 1 package Marshmallow Peeps Pumpkins 1 package Marshmallow Peeps Spooky Cats 1 package Marshmallow Peeps Ghosts Forthe icing: 2 egg whites 3 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice \% teaspoonsalt Bake 24 chocolate cupcakes according to package or recipe directions and allow to cool completely. To prepare the icing, combine egg whites, sugar, orange juice and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix on high speed for several minutes, or until the Haunted Marshmallow Peeps Pumpkin Patch. icing is thick and shiny and holds soft peaks. If too thick, add a bit more orange juice. If too thin, add a bit more sugar. Next, decorate the cupcakes one at a time. Spoona tablespoon of the white icing onto the center of a cupcake and spread with a small spatula or butter knife to cover the top. Using the tube oficing gel, drizzle a spiral of dark icing— begin at the center and spiral out to the edge. Next, place a toothpick lightly into the icing at the center and dragit out to the edge. Turn the cupcake and repeat this process in half-inch intervals all around to create a spiderwebeffect. Place a Peeps Pumpkin, Spooky Cat or Ghost in the center of the cobweb and repeat with remaining cupcakes. If you’re more daring, make the Haunted Peeps Pumpkin Patch, pictured above. For instructions, visit www.marsh mallowpeeps.com. In addition to Peeps, Just Born manufactures and markets Mike and Ike, Hot TAMALES*, ZOURS™, Just Born and Teenee Beanee Gourmet Jelly Beans.
