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How to Make Rice-Cereal Brains

Learn how to make these spooky brain treats, and tune in to Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship, starting on Monday, October 5 at 9|8 c, for more ghoulish baking ideas.

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A Step-by-Step Guide

Spook your Halloween party guests with these easy rice-cereal brain treats that are as tasty as they are creepy. 

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Step 1

Make your favorite cereal-treat recipe. First, melt butter.

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Then, add marshmallows ...

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... and melt those, too.

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Step 4

Add a few drops of red food coloring ...

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... and cereal.

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Step 6

Once it's cool enough to handle, scoop out a ball ...

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... and form into an oval.

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Step 8

Press down to flatten the bottom ...

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... and use your hand to indent into two hemispheres.

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Step 10

Pipe on some veins.

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Step 11

BRAAAAAINS!

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