Peppermint Holiday Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispies Treats are great for the holidays.  You can decorate them, use bright holiday colors, experiment with different  flavored marshmallows.  I also enjoy making them because they are quick, easy, and fun for kids to make. I found a box of Holiday Color Rice Krispies and some Peppermint Marshmallows.   I thought these are perfect to make a quick batch of  Christmas treats. 

Start by melting some butter in a saucepan.  Next add your marshmallows and stir until melted.  Add your Rice Krispies and coat well with the marshmallows.  Press into an 9x13-inch baking dish.  Cool, cut and eat.  That's it.

I loved the seasonal flavor the Peppermint Marshmallows gave to these treats.  It wasn't overpowering,  just a hint of cool peppermint flavor.



Peppermint Holiday Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups Peppermint flavored marshmallows - miniature
6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal with Holiday Colors

Directions:
1.  Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.  In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat.  Add the marshmallow and stir until they are melted.
2. Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal. Keep stirring until all of the cereal is coated.
3. Press cereal mixture into the prepared pan using waxed paper.  Set aside and let cool.
4. Cut into squares and serve.

    
 
 

Valentine Magic Cookie Bars

Don't these cookies look delectable? Chocolate, coconut, M&M's sprinkles, condensed milk - mmm, all this goodness in one great bar.  I used to make a version of this recipe known as Seven Layer Cookies.  These cousins to the original bars have most of the same ingredients only they are kicked up a bit with M&M's and Sprinkles.

These cookies starts with a crust made from butter and graham cracker crumbs.  Next, and I must say my favorite ingredient, sweetened condensed milk is poured on top of the crust.  Some coconut is sprinkled over the milk followed by some chocolate chips, M&M's, and finally some sprinkles or nuts.  I used the sprinkles.

These bars are then baked in a 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are lightly browned.

These cookies are great for kids to make with minimal adult supervision.

Valentine Magic Cookie Bars
From "Love From The Oven" adapted by "From My Southwest Kitchen"

Ingredients:
Cooking Spray
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup plain M&M's
Sprinkles

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter in a small bowl.  Press the crumbs into the prepared baking dish.
3. Pour the Sweetened Condensed Milk evenly over the graham crackers.
4. Sprinkle the coconut over the milk, followed by the chocolate chips, M&M's and the sprinkles.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly brown.  Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Cut into squares and enjoy.