Colored Rice Krispies for any occasion

          These bright blue rice krispie treats I made for my nephews birthday party, were such a hit & our family loved them! I can't even begin to tell you how easy these are!! Using the original Rice Krispie Treat recipe from RiceKrispies.com I added food coloring of choice and followed this recipe..

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
• — OR —
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal

DIRECTIONS 

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool.***** Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

*****After they have cooled. Melt white chocolate melting candy waffers, add desired color and spread evenly!

Candy Tray for Christmas

          These cute little do it yourself trays are perfect for the upcoming holiday season! You can make them round, square, or get creative with your own shape! I did not come up with this on my own, although I wish I had! All it takes is these little red and white hard candies, or the green and white ones if you prefer. Wax paper, a cookie sheet, and some patience to unwrap all the little candies. 

Line your tray with wax paper. Place your candy in desired design, not touching but not spread apart far. These candies will spread out as they melt! Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 7-10 minutes. Place on a wire cooling rack for about 30 minutes! Then carefully turn upside down and take the wax paper off.

 I decided since we weren't going to eat the tray, to just trim the wax paper from the edges. I didn't want the color from the peppermints to transfer on any of our hosts counter tops. Also, DO NOT out in the fridge to cool quicker. I learned the hard way and mine cracked!

After about 3 hours of cooling time the top shouldn't be sticky anymore and should be ready to add treats too!

Pup pb & pumpkin cookies!

Pup pb& pumpkin cookies

2 1/2 cups wheat flour
2 eggs
3/4 cup pumpkin
3 TBSP peanut butter
Candiquik for drizzle (optional)

Mix all ingredients. Flour surface and rolling pin. Roll out very thin. Use a cookie cutter for the shape. Grease cookie sheet and place cookies close but not touching. 

Bake at 350• for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely. Drizzle with candiquik. 

1st photo is my own, 2nd photo taken by Meredith Leigh Photography

Great chocolate covered pretzels for anytime of the year

These of course I made this year for fall, they are the White Chocolate Candy Corn M&M's. You can buy any type or color depending on your occasion.

All you need is:

   1 bag of the pretzels

   1 family size bag Hershey kisses or Hershey Hugs

   1 bag of M&M's or type of nuts

Preheat your oven to 350. Place your pretzels on a wax paper lined cookie sheet in a single layer. Open up your kisses and place on top of the pretzel. Bake in oven for 2-3 minutes, just long enough that when you pull them out the peak of the kiss is soft to the touch. Then quickly place your M&M or nut on top of each little chocolate pile. Let cool for about a hour, I KNOW, it is terribly hard to stay away from these an hour. :)

Meatloaf stuffed peppers

Meatloaf stuffed peppers! Such an easy, delicious dish. I used sweet yellow peppers, mainly because I had them on hand, but any color pepper will do!



Ingredients:
MEATLOAF:
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1 med. onion chopped
1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 cup milk
1 cup cracker or bread crumbs
salt and pepper

Topping:
2 TBSP brown sugar
2 TBSP mustard
1/3 cup of ketchup
1/3 cup barbecue


3 bell peppers of your choice


Set your oven to 375* and let it preheat. Grab a sheet tray, line it with wax paper or grease it well.  First I cleaned the peppers and cut it in half, de-seeded it, cut little slits into the outside so the heat can reach the meatloaf quicker, and set it aside. Next you make your meatloaf! Combine all your ingredients together. Grab a handful and stuff your pepper. Place all your peppers on your baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes, then take out and add your sauce topping. Place back into the oven for 30 minutes. 
Let cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy!
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measurement cheat sheet

Carmel apples

• 1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramel candies, unwrapped; OR, 1 (11 oz.) pkg. caramel bits
• 2 tablespoons water
• 5 to 6 medium apples
• 5 to 6  craft sticks
• chopped nuts, cookies, or candies (if desired)
• melted chocolate for drizzling 

Directions

Wash apples, dry thoroughly, remove stems, insert sticks in stem end, and refrigerate. Put caramel bits or candies in medium microwave-safe bowl, add water, microwave on high for approx. 3 minutes until melted. Stop at 1 minute intervals to stir. Place each apple into bowl of melted caramel, swirl around until coated, using a spoon to cover apple. Remove apple from caramel and let excess drip off, scraping excess from bottom with spoon. If desired, roll coated apple in chopped nuts, cookies, or candies. Press in with hands to help them set in the caramel. Place on greased waxed paper or aluminum foil and return to fridge to chill and set. If desired, drizzle chilled apples with melted chocolate. Return to fridge. Or, wrap each caramel apple in an individual bag, tie it, and store at room temperature. They will keep for several days.

**Theyummylife.com recipe  MY picture :)