CARY, N.C. --The Pantry Inc.'s Kangaroo Express convenience store chain has announced a challenge to store guests to create their own "ROOcipes," festive holiday recipes made from candy, snacks and other treats found conveniently at their neighborhood Kangaroo Express, as part of its second annual "12 Days of #ROOcipes" photo contest.
By combining readily available ingredients in fun and creative ways, there is no end to the festive creations that can be made from every day snack favorites found at Kangaroo Express, the company said.
For example, the Christmas Cornflake Wreaths ROOcipe can be made by blending melted Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows with green food dye, and then combining the mixture with Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal before topping with red sugar candies. The Peppermint Reindeer Feed ROOcipe is whipped up by drizzling a melted Hershey's chocolate bar over General Mills Rice Chex cereal, cooling in the freezer for 10 minutes and then topping with powdered white sugar and crushed candy canes.
For even more festive ROOcipe ideas, visit the Kangaroo Express Facebook page.
"Kangaroo Express stores feature a wide variety of the on-the-go meals and snacks, giving our guests a convenient place to pick up ingredients for their holiday festivities," said Gordon Schmidt, senior vice president of operations for Kangaroo Express. "We look forward to the unique, delicious ROOcipes our loyal guests will whip up this year using everyday items found right at their local Kangaroo Express."
Starting on December 3, guests are encouraged to share their ROOcipe creations on social media using the #ROOcipes hashtag for a chance to win a $20 Kangaroo Express gift card and have their ROOcipe featured on the Kangaroo Express Facebook page.
The company will choose one winner on December 18.
And during the month of December,Kangaroo Express is also offering limited-edition double dark hot chocolate, on its own or as part of a customized Bean Street Coffee brew with whipped topping, flavored creamers and more. The refillable $1.99 Roo Mug offers 99-cent refills, plus tax, all year long.
Also, while picking up ingredients for a ROOcipe, customers can also buy last-minute stocking stuffers like ear buds, smartphone cases and remote-control toys.
As of Nov. 17, 2014, the Cary, N.C.-based convenience store company operated 1,518 stores in 13 states under select banners, including its primary operating banner, Kangaroo Express. The Pantry is one of the nation's largest convenience store chains and a leading independently operated chain in the southeastern United States.
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