Copycat Crunch Candy Bars (3 ingredients!)

This is so easy and can be a last minute goodie for....

Or for whenever! Anytime is good!

I saw this recipe after I had found some Ghiradelli milk chocolate

chips for $1 a bag!  REALLY! 

And I had rice krispies on hand so how could I resist??? 

Enjoy these with your family - what a great way to say

you love them!!! 

COPYCAT CRUNCH CANDY BARS 

2 - 12 ozs. bags chocolate chips

(milk, semi-sweet, dark chocolate) 

4 c. Rice Krispies cereal 

1 Tb. coconut oil

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Line an 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper, leaving

enough to overhang 2 sides. 

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl along with

the coconut oil.  Heat for 1 minute; stir well; heat in 15 second increments until melted thoroughly. 

(Sometimes you just have to stir more and microwave less) 

Fold the cereal into the chocolate until thoroughly blended; pour into prepared pan.  Spread mixture evenly, pressing into pan...you might want to drop it on the counter a few times to help settle it in the pan...sprinkle with salt.

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chocolate has set; cut into bars with a very sharp knife.  

(If you refrigerate it more than an hour or two, let it warm a bit on the

counter before slicing to avoid crumbling) 

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Easy Polar Bear Paws (Copycat See's Candies)

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Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Cookies (with a cake mix)

A luscious soft cookie that makes 3 dozen, so you can share!

I LOVE shortcuts, so anytime I can save lots of time and measuring, I will use a cake mix to whip up a batch of cookies. 

These treats will not disappoint.  They do need to chill in the fridge, so you can get other things done while you're waiting to bake. 

These are based on the gooey butter cookie recipe by Paula Deen. 

Middles are not gooey, but very soft. 

And these freeze nicely too.  

They went fast at my farmer's market bake sale. 

(hover over photo to pin) 

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CREAM CHEESE COOKIES 

1 stick butter, room temperature

1 box (8 ozs.) cream cheese, room temperature

1 egg, room temperature

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 box (16 ozs) strawberry cake mix 

3/4 c. powdered sugar

(Wait to preheat oven while this dough chills)

Prepare cookie sheet with silpat or parchment paper. 

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese; beat until smooth.  

(Best way to soften cream cheese is to place unwrapped in a bowl; let set on the counter until soft, or microwave for 25 seconds or so). 

Add egg and vanilla; mix with mixer until blended. 

Slowly add cake mix and mix well, scraping down sides when needed. 

Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 45 - 50 minutes.  Place powdered sugar into a bowl. 

I used my medium cookie scoop to measure; drop dough into the powdered sugar and roll around. Place onto prepared cookie sheet. Press the cookies slightly to flatten. 

(Refrigerate dough between baking times) 

Bake about 12 minutes; will be soft in the centers.  Cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes; remove to rack to cool.  

(Bottoms may brown, but not tops.) 

Sprinkle cooled cookies with more powdered sugar if desired. Store in sealed container.  

These froze nicely...I placed waxed paper between layers in a sealed container to freeze.

You may also enjoy these cake mix creations...

Pink Flamingo Cake

Gooey Bars

Butterscotch Cookies

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Praline Crunch (Great for gift giving!)

OH.MY.YES.PLEASE!

This crunchy, caramel-y, sweet & salty treat is fabulous!  

And ADDICTIVE too! 

Would be a welcome change from all the usual baked goods that happen during the holidays. 

Perfect for snacking while watching tv...

And perfect to bag up and give as gifts!

BE AWARE: This 'sauce' is NOT a heavy coating...all of the cereal doesn't get coated...it's lightly sweetened so you get some 'bare' cereal along with coated...I think that makes it perfect! Not too sweet!

The ingredients are things you most likely have on hand. 

I know pecans are pricey - they can be omitted if you prefer - but they

sure add a lovely crunch!

Don't miss keeping this recipe handy so you are ready to 'go' when

the holiday season hits!

Did I mention it's addictive!! 😂

PRALINE CRUNCH

(Large batch) 

1 box (18 ozs) Crispix cereal

(or Rice Chex)

2 c. pecan halves

1 c. butter

2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. corn syrup

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

Yield: about 18 cups

(Small batch) 

1 box (12 ozs.) Crispix or Rice Chex cereal

1-1/2 c. pecan halves

2/3 c. butter

1-1/4 c. brown sugar

3 Tb. corn syrup

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp.

Yield: about 12 cups

Preheat oven to 225*. In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. 

In medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup.  Cook on medium high until it comes to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. 

Stir in vanilla and salt.  Pour over cereal mixture and stir carefully until evenly coated. 

Spread mixture between 2 cookie sheets with sides and bake for 45 minutes, stirring each pan every 15 minutes.  

Spread on waxed paper to cool; store in airtight containers. 

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White Christmas Mix

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Hulless Caramel Corn Puffs

These puffs are awesome just plain, but dressing them up with caramel makes for an amazing treat!

These were a fast seller at my last bake sale! 

Those annoying 'hulls' are missing in this terrific snack! 

Hope you'll try them soon!  MMMM good! 

CARAMEL CORN PUFFS

1/2 c. corn syrup (or honey)

2 c. brown sugar

(I use 1-1/2 c.)

1 c. butter or margarine (2 sticks)

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

2 bags (6 ozs. each) hulless puffed popcorn 

Preheat oven to 225*.  Pour corn puffs into a VERY large bowl.  (Recipe can easily be divided in half). 

Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt in saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium high heat; boil and stir for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat; stir in baking soda; stir well.  Pour over popcorn and mix well.  Put on 2 cookie sheets; bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  Cool. Store in tightly sealed container. 

Yield: 10 - 12 servings 

Linked up at 

Meal Plan Monday

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Butterfinger Bites (3 ingredients)

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Tasty Dishes for your Labor Day "Last Hurrah"

Here's a great lineup of sides and desserts you could make for the last big BBQ of the season!  Enjoy each scrumptious bite!

Homemade Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Fritos Corn Salad

All taste testers will go wild over these baked beans.  They are simple and are the bomb-diggety when it comes to bean dishes!  YOWZA!! 

Winning Baked Beans

Tasty Three Bean Salad (make ahead)

Tasty Deviled Eggs

Kansas Cucumber Salad

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

Brookies (Cookie topped Brownies)

Special Sugar Cookies

No Bake Payday Bars (Sugar free option)

Simple (Garlic) Ranch Pretzels - Addictive!

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Gluten Free No Bake Chex Snack Bars

It seems there are more and more folks in the world who have to eaten gluten free. I feel bad for them because I know it can be a real challenge.

We have a teenage granddaughter who is gluten free.  If she eats something with gluten, her stomach gets upset.  WAAHH! =(  

I recently served refreshments at a Ladies Day at my church, and we needed to furnish GF foods, so this was what I fixed for 'dessert' for those ladies. 

I got some great comments and know I'll be making them again. They're delicious and even those who don't have to eat GF will enjoy these! 

They're easy and keep well for a few days.  I tweaked the easy recipe found

at Mom Loves Baking. 

GLUTEN FREE NO BAKE CHEX SNACK BARS 

2 c. gluten free pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces

1 c. gluten free Corn Chex cereal

2 c. gluten free popcorn 

(I used the Original Skinny Pop) 

1/2 c. unsalted butter

1/3 c. natural creamy peanut butter

5 c. (10 ozs. bag) mini marshmallows

1/2 c. peanut butter M & M's 

Line a 9" X 13" baking pan with aluminum foil (nonstick is easiest to use), allowing about 2" to hang over the end or side. If not using non-stick, spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. 

In large bowl, combine pretzels, cereal and popcorn; set aside. 

In large pan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter. Stir in marshmallows and stir constantly until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.  Pour over cereal mixture; stir until cereal mixture is covered.  Add half the M & M's and stir, then spread evenly into the pan. Gently press down on the mixture (I like to spray the back of my large metal spatula), but not too hard.  Let cool. Cut into 16 or 20 pieces, storing at room temp for 2 or 3 days...

if they last that long!! 

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Copycat Starbucks Orange Cake (GF)

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Copycat Arby's Apple Turnovers (2 ingredients)

This easy and very tasty recipe is all over the net. 

They are beautiful too - you'll be so proud of the end result!

They look professional!

ONLY 2 INGREDIENTS! 

(not counting frosting)

I had some puff pastry in the freezer that needed to be used, and we were BOTH SO happy with this special treat.

I love the $1 turnovers at Arby's...and these couldn't be easier to make yourself.

Would be great using peach or blueberry or your favorite pie filling!

The crust puffs up so nicely and is wonderfully flaky!

Perfect for a special treat any time of the year! 

COPYCAT ARBY'S APPLE TURNOVERS 

1 pkg. puff pastry sheets

1 can apple (or your favorite) pie filling

Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for about 20 minutes. 

Preheat oven to 400. 

Unfold first sheet of pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12" square 

and cut into 4 6-inch squares. 

Open can of filling and with a knife chop the apples into smaller pieces..this just makes it easier in the long run.  (You can add a little cinnamon or nutmeg if preferred). 

Place 1/4 c. filling in the center of each square of puff pastry. Brush edge with water and fold over to form a triangle, sealing tight at the corners, but leaving a space on each side so it can 'breathe'. 

Place on baking sheet; bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. 

Cool on wire rack. 

Glaze: 

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 Tb. water

Stir together in bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pastries.

OR...

place some ready-to-spread frosting in a ziploc bag...

cut the corners and drizzle. 

Linked to 
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Weekend Potluck

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Seasoned Buttery Crackers

ATTENTION: We interrupt this previously scheduled series of posts to share this awesome and wonderful new recipe with you!  *-* 

I rarely have time to view Pioneer Woman's website & luscious recipes, but this one caught my eye and I couldn't wait to make it.

And we were NOT disappointed...MMMM!  I can hardly wait to share these with

someone besides my hubby...who commented how much he liked them!

These are perfect for soup season!  Crushed on top of your soup or even a salad! YOWZA!

Melt butter...add seasonings...dunk simple saltine crackers...bake...serve!

They are so flavorful!  I changed up the seasoning a little, but there are so many options..use what your family would like best.  I bet ranch dressing

would be great. 

And just before typing this up, I reviewed Ree's recipe...my recipe printed ONE stick of butter...she uses TWO?  I thought one was just perfect for one sleeve of crackers!  Others commented the same thing. 

I know it may seem like a lot of salt..using SALTED butter, Seasoned salt and
saltine crackers, but it really turns out great. 

SEASONED BUTTERY CRACKERS

1 stick salted butter

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp. dried basil

a few sprinkles garlic powder

(or substitute 1 tsp. Italian seasoning instead of all 3 spices above
I like using 2 tsp. dry Ranch dressing - with no added salt)

1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

1 sleeve saltine crackers

Preheat oven to 275. 

Melt butter in saucepan and add seasonings...stir until well blended. Add saltines, 2 (or more) at a time, coating with butter mixture on both sides. Place on baking rack over a cookie sheet.  Bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven; cool; place in sealed bag or container. 

Give as gifts with soup! 

Linked to Full Plate Thursday
           Weekend Potluck
             Meal Plan Monday
    
           


Lightened Sweet n Salty Cracker Treats

No Bake Peanut Butter Nutella Bars

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