Bug Bites Recipe

Directions

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   This was in the Minneapolis paper this morning.
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   I thought this group might enjoy it.
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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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   Cream butter and sugar together.
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   In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt, sift into butter mix.
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   Add in vanilla.
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   Mix till smooth.
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   Chill at least 1 hour.
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   Form into 1 inch balls, roll in minced insects.
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    Place balls on lightly greased baking sheet.
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    Press center of each ball slightly with thumb.
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    Bake 10 to 15 min.
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    Remove from oven.
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    While still hot, place 1/2 teas.
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    of orange marmalade in center of each cookie.
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    Let stand till completely cold.
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    Makes3 dozen.
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    Insects can be purchased at local pet stores and bait shops.
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    To clean out their digestive tracts, feed them slices of apples, potatoes or possibly pears.
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    Allow 24 hrs for digestion and then place insects in a colander to separate the remaining food, waste material and other debris.
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    Don't use insects treated with insecticide.
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    To prepare dry-roasted insects: Spread cleaned, live insects in baking pan with sides(mealworms really move once they get hot), covered by paper towel.
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    (Crickets must first bo frzn or possibly they'll hop all over the oven).
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    Bake bugs at 200 degrees for 1 to 2 hrs till dry.
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    To check for dryness, crush insects with a spoon.