Tag: Recipes

Rice Crispy Treats are always so much fun to make and eat.  I have gathered 5 recipes that gives a creative twist on the average Rice Crispy Treat.  All the ideas are Easter themed, no bake, and all are pretty easy to make.  Use these for a dessert for a party or an activity to do with the kiddos.  I can’t wait to try the Cadbury Egg Rice Crispy! Send me pictures (via Facebook msg)  if you make any of these, I would love to see them!

Easy Easter Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
• 4 cups of miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups of Rice Krispies
• ½ cup of turquoise candy melts
• candy sprinkles
• easy kids easter party food sprinkles

Directions
1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal. Stir until well coated.

OR

1. Microwave butter and marshmallows on HIGH for about 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes; stir until smooth.

2. Pour the mix into a 9” x 13” x 2” pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Put a sheet of parchment paper over the mixture (to keep from sticking) and roll it out until it is about ½” thick.

3. Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to make egg shapes (periodically dip the cookie cutter in water to keep the marshmallows from sticking to it).

4. Lay the egg shapes on a cooling rack until they’re firm enough to handle.

5. Heat the candy melts in the microwave in a small bowl. Dip one end of the eggs into it.

6. Return to the cooling rack momentarily, with a cookie sheet underneath to catch any drips.

7. Dip the treat ends into sprinkles and return to the cooling rack until they’re firm.

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. -Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

 

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Butter or Margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular Marshmallows OR 4 cups of miniature Marshmallows
• 6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Cereal
• ½ cup M&M’s Brand Chocolate Candies (plus some for snacking)
• Canned frosting or decorating gel (optional)
• 12 plastic snap-apart 3×2-inch Easter eggs

Instructions

1. Thoroughly clean Easter eggs then coat inside of plastic eggs with cooking spray. Set aside
2. In large saucepan, melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
3. If your saucepan is large enough, add Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated. If your saucepan is not big enough, add Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal to a large bowl and pour marshmallow mixture on top, stirring until well coated.
4. Using greased hands, firmly press ¼ cup of cereal mixture into each plastic egg half. Use fingers to make hollow center in each half. (TIP: Use a rounded tablespoon measuring spoon and press firmly in the center of each egg. This will make hollowing out the center much easier.) I used a mini muffin pan to hold the egg halves upright while I was finishing the whole batch.
5. Once the eggs have set, remove from molds and place on wax paper.
6. Place about six M&M’s in each egg half. Gently press two halves of each egg together until they stick.
7. You will have to have patience and keep pressing and molding around the seam.
8. Let cool completely and decorate with frosting and M&M’s, if desired. I used melted semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkles for ours.

 

Marshmallow Peeps in Crispy Nests

Ingredients:

• 12 PEEPS® marshmallow chicks
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal
• 3 Tbsp. butter or non-hydrogenated margarine
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows or 10 oz. regular marshmallows

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until well coated.
2. Scoop out a handful of the mixture and shape into nests with lightly dampened hands. Set on a parchment-lined sheet, press a PEEPS® chick into each nest, and let them sit until set. Makes a dozen.

 

Coconut Cadbury Rice Krispies “Scotch Eggs”

Ingredients:

• 4 Cadbury Creme Eggs, refrigerated overnight and unwrapped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 3/4 cups crisped rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
• 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened dessicated coconut
• 24 marshmallows
• sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Melt butter over low heat in a large pot.
2. Add marshmallows and stir until nearly completely melted. Removed from heat and stir in cereal and coconut.
3. Quickly and carefully cover each egg in the coconut mixture and form into an egg shape.
4. Roll or sprinkle with sprinkles.
5. Cool completely.
6. Wrap in plastic wrap or store in an air-tight container.

Note: If you’d like to make more than four, make them in batches rather than doubling or tripling the recipe.

 

Chocolate Easter Egg Baskets

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces good-quality dark chocolate, broken or chopped into small pieces (about 1 cup)
• 4-1/2 cups Ricke Krispies
• 72 mini chocolate eggs (I used Cadbury mini eggs)

Instructions:

1. Place the chocolate in a microwave safe container. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute Remove and stir well.
2. If chocolate is not melted, return it to the microwave and continue heating, stopping to stir it every 10 to 20 seconds to avoid scorching.
3. When only small lumps remain, remove and continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
4. Add the Rice Krispies and stir to coat well with the chocolate.
5. Divide the mixture evenly among 24 paper baking muffin cups.
6. Flatten each “nest” a little to make a well in the center.
7. Fill each cup with 3 Cadbury mini eggs.
8. Let them set until firm.

Thanks! spaceshipsandlaserbeams, simplybeingmommy, babble, coconutandlime, simple-nourished-living

 

Vicks Vapor Rub Shower Disks DIY! Great For Helping With The Flu!

I am pleased to announce that I’ve done this DIY project and it is amazing! Make these Vicks Vapor Rub Shower Disks and save them when you or your family have a sickness like the flu. From experience, I love using these shower disks when I have body aches from working out as well! You’ll need:
Baking Soda, cornstarch, Vicks (Can use baby Vicks for a more gentle smell), water, and Mold tray (ice cube, chocolate).

How did you think of this DIY project and how did yours turn out? Let us know, we love to hear from our readers! For additional directions on how to make these shower disks, visit the Our Kids Mom Webpage!

Cookies And Cream Popcorn Recipe!

Love popcorn and want something sweet today? If, so make this delicious Cookies And Cream Popcorn Recipe! I’ve made this exact recipe with my family and they’ve loved it, so do not miss out. I know that I’ll be making it again, because it is so easy and inexpensive. Ingredients:

• 9 cups popped popcorn
• 20 Oreos, finely crushed
• 24 oz. White Vanilla Almond Bar

Let us know what you thought of this recipe, we love to hear from our readers. For additional directions on how to make this tasty treat, click here!

In my home pizza is ALWAYS a crowd pleaser, no matter the time of day or the form it comes in. Here are 5 pizza hacks that are pretty easy to make and will shake things up in the pizza department.  All of these are a must-try in my opinion. Scroll down and get ready to drool, these all look simply delicious.

Pizza Croissant Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 4 cheese sticks, halved
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
• optional – marinara or ranch sauce for dipping

Garlic Butter Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• Try an Easy One Pan Italian Pasta Recipe.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Take each triangle of crencent roll dough and place about 6 pepperoni on the bottom of the triangle.
3. Place half of a cheese stick on top and roll up. Place seam side down on a cookie sheet and bake for 10
4. 14 minutes or until golden brown.
5. While rolls are cooking, combine the melted butter, Italian seasonings, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
6. When rolls are done remove from the oven and brush with the garlic butter glaze. Serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.

Stuffed Pizza Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 recipe pizza dough
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
• Sliced pepperoni, cut into quarters
• Marinara sauce for dipping
• Instructions

Instructions

1. Preheat your waffle iron.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into equal sized squares, about 3″ x 3″ but it doesn’t have to be exact.
3. Lay the sliced mozzarella in the center of the dough, being generous with the cheese because some will leak out.
4. Add the pepperoni, then top with another square of pizza dough.
5. Place on the waffle iron and close the lid, pressing down firmly but do not lock the lid. The lid will raise slightly while the dough cooks, but that is fine.
6. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
7. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Poor Mans Pizza

Ingredients:

Pizza Fries

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cup frozen fries, baked or deep-fried
• 2 Tablespoons diced pepperoni
• 1/4 Cup marinara sauce
• Pepperoni slices, for garnish
• 1/2 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more if needed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to broil.
2. In a small bowl, toss the fries with the diced pepperoni.
3. Add the fry-pepperoni mixture to a fry boat or shallow bowl.
4. Top with the marinara sauce, a few slices of pepperoni, and the mozzarella cheese.
5. Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 1 minute.

 

Pizza Eggrolls

• Eggroll wrappers
• Pepperoni slices
• Mozzarella st
• ring cheese
• Dried oregano
• Peanut oil for frying
• Pizza sauce for serving

 

1. Orient the wrapper with the points facing you, as a diamond shape.  Not like a square. Lay several pepperoni slices out in the middle of the egg roll wrapper, overlapping them a little.  Unwrap and lay the mozzarella string cheese out on top of the pepperoni.
2. Season generously with dried oregano.
3. Wet the edges of the wrapper.  Fold in the side points closest to the cheese.
4. Wet the folded sides with your finger, then fold up the point closest to you over the cheese.
5. Make sure the far point of the wrapper is wet , then roll the whole thing away from you, sealing the wrapper.
6. Allow the rolls to “dry” on parchment while you are prepping the rest of the rolls.
7. Fry in peanut or canola oil for about 2 minutes each.  I had my oil at about 375 degrees F.  If your rolls do not immediately start sizzling, your oil is not hot enough.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve with warm pizza sauce.

Thanks, the-girl-who-ate-everything, mykitchenescapades, myblessedlife, thedailymeal, menumusings!

 

 

 

 

A Lavender Latte Milkshake sounds so good right now! It sounds like a refreshing afternoon treat, that’s for sure.

Ingredients:
Lavender Simple Syrup, makes about 1 to 1 1/4 cups.
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender buds

In a small pot, combine the sugar and water. Whisk over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Now add in the lavender buds and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until you can really smell the lavender. You don’t want the water to boil during this stage, but hot enough to steep the buds (similar to making tea). Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool (with the buds still in the mixture) to room temperature. Strain the buds from the liquid and store in an airtight container (can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks).

To create the milkshake….. Combine 6-7 big scoops of ice cream, 8 oz. Starbucks Unsweetened Iced Coffee Beverage and 1 tablespoon lavender simple syrup. Blend, taste, add more simple syrup if you want a stronger lavender flavor.

Thanks to A Beautiful Mess for this one!