Perky Penguins

Description

These cute little penguins are the perfect addition to your table either at christmas or for a child's winter birthday party. Note that "cooking time" is actually drying time for this recipe.

Ingredients

• Chocolate Chips
• Shortening
• Marshmallows
• Tootsie Rolls
• Miniature Chocolate Chips
• Candy Corn
• Cream-filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first two ingredients
2. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until chocolate chips are melted, stirring ever 30 seconds
3. Cool slightly
4. Place a small amount of chocolate mixture on top of 6 marshmallows, then top with remaining marshmallows
5. Allow the marshmallows to sit for 1 hour or until set
6. Warm the chocolate mixture again
7. For the penguin bodies, carefully dip the marshmallows in chocolate mixture so three-fourths of the marshmallows are covered, leaving a 3 / 4-inch vertical white strip undipped down the front
8. Let stand for 1 hour or until set
9. For penguin heads, cut tootsie rolls into two pieces
10. Place pieces in a microwave-safe plate and warm in microwave for about 10-15 seconds
11. Carefully roll each piece into a ball
12. With a toothpick, position two minature chocolate chips onto each ball for the eyes
13. For the beak, cut off the yellow end of six candy corn pieces and discard
14. Flatten the six orange and white pieces slightly and press one gently into each chocolate ball
15. Reheat chocolate mixture
16. Place a small amount onto the bottom of each ball and position heads on marshmallow bodies
17. Let stand for about 45 minutes, or until set
18. Separate cream-filled cookies and remove and discard the white cream filling
19. For wings, cut six cookies in half
20. Attach to penguins with cut side facing forward
21. For base, attach penguin bodies to the remaining cookies using the melted chocolate
22. For feet, remove white ends of the remaining candy corn pieces and discard the white parts
23. Flatten yellow and orange pieces slightly
24. Attach two candy corn pieces to each cookie base using the melted chocolate
25. Let stand about 45 minutes, or until set