Rice Krispies* Spooktacular Butterscotch Pops- These pops are so much fun to make and they're perfect for a Halloween party. Find more delicious recipe ideas at www.ricekrispies.ca * © 2011, Trademark of Kellogg Company used under licence by Kellogg Canada Inc.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
This is a recipe my Mom used to make at Christmas time every year. Many comments/questions I get about this video is the use of paraffin wax in the chocolate. It is used to thin the chocolate and to make it shiny and less likely to melt in your hand. Paraffin is used to coat fruit and veggies and cheese and in certain medicines. It is not absorbed in the body and just passes through. It is non-toxic and inert that's why they use it to coat food and used to use it to seal jars of jam. You could use a couple of tablespoons of shortening instead if you don't want to use the paraffin. The results will be similar but the chocolate may be softer and more "melty" in your hands when you eat them. For a good discussion on the pros and cons of paraffin use please see the link below: community.tasteofhome.com Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls 2 cups peanut butter (chunky or smooth) 1/2 cup butter softened 3 cups icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla (yes I forgot to put this in, but they tasted great anyway!) 3 cups crispy rice cereal (I used Special K) Mix peanut butter, butter vanilla and icing sugar, add cereal mixing well until well combined. Form dough into 1" balls and place them on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Chill for 20 minutes in the fridge or pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes. In a double boiler or microwave melt 1/4 bar of pure paraffin (yes, wax, I know it's weird but that's what you do!!) with 3 cups of chocolate chips. Using fork or slotted spoon, dip the ...
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Easy Valentine Treats to Take to School
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, considering making some easy Valentine's snacks that the little ones can bring to school? Whether you are preparing them for your own child's lunch or as a special treat for the class, here are some snacks that are easy to transport and easy for the little ones to devour once they dig in!
Marshmallow-Popcorn Hearts are a simple alternative to popcorn balls. With this recipe, you can skip the Karo syrup and just melt some marshmallows instead! This quick and easy recipe works just like Rice Krispie bars, only with popcorn instead!
Here's what you need to get started:
o 10 cups popped popcorn
o 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
o 1 10-ounce package regular marshmallows
o Red food coloring
o Red colored sugar
Directions
o Put the popped corn (minus the unpopped kernels) into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and keep it warm in your 300 degree oven.
o Melt the butter/margarine and marshmallows in a large kettle or in the microwave. (Microwave: 1 ½ to 2 minutes, stirring once) Stir the mixture until it is smooth, no lumps, and then add the red food coloring.
o Stir in the popped popcorn- about half at a time.
o Wait 10 minutes or so until it is cool enough to handle.
o Grease individual heart shaped pans with butter.
o Press the popcorn mixture into the greased pans.
o Cool the popcorn hearts. Remove from pans. Sprinkle each with red colored sugar.
o Wrap each individually in plastic wrap- pink or red finishes it off nicely.
o Makes 9 hearts.
This one is a little messy, but for an extra-special treat, exceptions can be made to almost any rule. Take along a pre-packaged wet napkin in a zippered plastic bag to assist in quick clean-up.
Candy Apple or Caramel Apple Valentines
1 bag of caramels
1 pack of craft sticks (like popsicle sticks)
1 bag of apples or your choice
wax paper
cake decorating tool
Flavored icing
Melt the caramels or hard candy according to the package directions. Insert a craft stick into one end of each apple. Dip the apple into the melted caramel, covering it completely. Lift the apple and let it drip for a few seconds and then set it on the wax paper until completely set- about two hours) Use your cake decorating tool (or a plastic bag with a hole in the corner and a decorating tip) to write a nice message on each apple. Wrap in plastic wrap and secure the wrap at the top of the apple with a rubber band, leaving the stick exposed as a handle.
Finally, you can mix up these peppermint stars from a quick meringue batter. They make a tasty little treat that travels well in a lunch.
Peppermint Stars
Makes: 45 cookies
Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes
Ingredients
o 2 egg whites
o 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
o 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
o 1/2 cup sugar
o 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
o Red food coloring (optional)
Directions
1. Place egg whites in a medium mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Line two large cookie sheets with brown paper or foil; set aside.
3. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (tips stand straight) and sugar dissolves. Quickly beat in peppermint extract. Tint pink with several drops of red food coloring, if desired.
4. Using a pastry tube with a large star decorating tip, pipe cookies onto prepared cookie sheets (form cookies about 1-1/2 inches in diameter). Bake in a 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let cookies dry in oven with door closed about 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets. Cover and store in a dry place. Makes 45 cookies.
Your kids will be delighted when you take the time to make these special Valentine's Day snacks for their lunches. After all, special surprises from those who loves us most are what Valentine's Day is all about!
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Chocolate Scotcheroos
Karo Corn Syrup makes this ooey gooey treat a family favorite. Produced by: Yellow Dog Productions - yellowdogllc.com
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