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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

"Elsa's Ice" Rock Candy



Disney's Frozen II is coming out in theaters this week! Elsa's Ice Candy is perfect to make for a Disney's Frozen themed Party or just for fun. I made this for a fun treat for my kids and they loved in.



Ingredients:
  • 1-3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • Food Coloring 
  • 1/2 tsp. Flavoring
  • Powdered Sugar for coating
*Other materials you will need include a sauce pan, baking sheet, and candy thermometer. 

Directions:
  1. Lightly spray a baking sheet or place a silicone baking mat on a baking sheet. 
  2. Add sugar, corn syrup, and water to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Once it is boiling you can stop stirring. Let it keep boiling until it reaches 300℉ on your candy thermometer. 
  3. Once the temperature reaches 300℉ remove it from the heat. Working quickly, add the food coloring and flavor. I used strawberry flavor and a few drops of blue gel food coloring, so it ended up tasting like cotton candy. Stir quickly and pour onto your prepared baking sheet. Tip the sheet frpm side to side to help spread the candy and tap the sheet lightly to remove bubbles. 
  4. Allow the candy to cool and harden completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Flip the baking sheet over to remove the candy. Use a hammer or something sturdy to break your candy into desired size pieces. 
  6. Coat your candy pieces in powdered sugar. This will stop it from being sticky. If you want cleaner or more clear looking pieces, use a lint free cloth to rub some of the powdered sugar off. 
  7. Keep in an air tight container. Enjoy!

Tips/variations:
*You can make your candy any color or flavor. This could be an easy treat to add to any themed party. I love to have red cinnamon candy during the holidays.  
*Be careful when breaking the candy, it will be a little sharp.




Thursday, February 21, 2019

Special K Bars


A Delicious Classic Bar for any occasion!




Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter
  • 6 cups Kellogs Special K Cereal
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips

Directions:
  1. In a pot on the stove at medium heat, stir the sugar and corn syrup constantly until boiling. 
  2. Remove from heat and stir in Peanut butter. 
  3. Put cereal in a large bowl. Pour the sugar over the cereal and mix well. 
  4. Pour into a lined cake pan and press flat.
  5. Melt together both chips on low heat in a small pan. Stir constantly so it does not burn. Pour over the bars and smooth out with a knife. 
  6. Put in the fridge to cool. Once cooled, cut into bars. 
  7. Enjoy!

Tips/Variations:
  • Add festive sprinkles to the top of the chocolate before cooling for special occasions. 
  • If you melt the chips in the microwave be sure to stir every 20 to 30 seconds. It will burn quickly. 




Mint Chip Cookies


These Taste Just Like Mint Chip Ice Cream!




Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Butter, Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Mint Extract (not peppermint)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Green Food Coloring
  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 2 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp. Cream of Tarter
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1 Cup Andes Cream de Menthe Baking Chips
  • 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips


Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. Cream Butter and sugar until fluffy. 
  3. Add eggs, 5-10 drops of food coloring, and mint extract. Mix well for about 2 mins. Add more food coloring if needed, the color will lighten when dry ingredients are added. 
  4. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients. Sift into wet ingredients a little at a time. Mix until combined. 
  5. Add the mint and chocolate chips and stir until incorporated. 
  6. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats. Drop cookies using a cookie scoop or about 1 1/2 table spoon size balls. 
  7. Bake for 8-10 mins. Watch for them to start cracking and then remove from oven. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes to set. Transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. 
  8. Enjoy within 4-5 days! Yum!

Tips/Variations:
  • You can put these in the freezer once baked and cooled to save for a special occasion. These are best if frozen in an air tight container for up to a month. 
  • These are great any time of the year but great for Christmas or St. Patrick's Day because they are green. 
  • Make these into an ice cream sandwich with one scoop of vanilla ice cream between for a cool treat. Or break into pieces over a bowl of ice cream.

Banana Bread



 This always turns out moist and delicious! It never lasts long in our house!


Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Ripe Bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 1/4 cups Flour

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. Cream together butter and sugar. 
  3. Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas, mix well. 
  4. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add slowly to the wet ingredients until combined. 
  5. Pour into a greased and lightly floured loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  7. Let cool and Enjoy! I like to cut a slice out while it is still warm and spread some butter on it. 

Tips/ Variations:
  • Make banana bread muffins instead! Grease and flour a muffin tin and bake for about 20 minutes. Do not use muffin liners, it will stick. 
  • Keep in an air tight container on the counter for 4-5 days.


Friday, June 1, 2018

Caramel Apple Grapes



What a yummy little treat!




Ingredients:
  • Green Grapes
  • Kraft Caramels Squares
  • Water
  • Salted Peanuts Finely Chopped 
  • Tooth Picks

Directions:
  1. Wash and dry your grapes. Stick a tooth pick in 15-20 of them.
  2. Chop Peanuts. I start out with about 1/4 cup. 
  3. Put 10 caramels and 2 tsp water in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. 
  4. Dip the grapes in the caramel and then the chopped peanuts. Set on a plate to serve. 
  5. Continue to melt more caramels and chop more peanuts until you have your desired amount of Caramel Apple Grapes!
  6. Serve and enjoy this sweet treat!

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Disappearing Marshmallow Breakfast Rolls


These are a special breakfast treat that my husbands grandma always made for him as a kid.


Ingredients:
  • Pre-made Croissant Roll Dough
  • 1 Tbs Melted Butter 
  • 1 Tbs Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon 
  • Large Marshmallows
Ingredients for Icing:
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp of Milk
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven according to the croissant dough package. 
  2. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. 
  3. Divide the croissant dough.
  4. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  5. Roll a marshmallow in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon/sugar mix. 
  6. Roll the marshmallow up in the croissant dough. Make sure you seal the dough completely to keep the marshmallow from melting out. 
  7. Roll all of the croissants and place them in the muffin tin. 
  8. Bake them according to the croissant package. 
  9. When they are golden brown remove them from the oven and let them cool a bit. 
  10. Make some Icing by mixing the milk and powdered sugar together to have a slightly runny consistency. Add a little milk at a time. You may need to add more powdered sugar or milk. 
  11. Once the rolls have cooled a bit place them on a plate and drizzle icing over the top and serve. Enjoy!


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