Bug Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate with butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth, about 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove bowl from pan and let cool 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Gently stir chocolate mixture, coconut, Rice Krispies, and peanut butter in a large bowl until combined well.
4. 4
   Chill, covered, until slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Place chocolate sprinkles in a shallow bowl.
6. 6
   Using a 1-1/2-inch ice-cream scoop, form chocolate mixture into balls and drop into sprinkles; coat well, working with 6 or 7 at a time (chill mixture to firm, if necessary).
7. 7
   Arrange coated bites in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Arrange on a serving platter.
9. 9
   Decorate Bug Bites with sugar-coated licorice sticks to form legs and string licorice to form antennae.