Creepy Crispy Treats

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Ok, these are the most delicious crispy treats I've ever made. My secret recipe is revealed!!

My husband asked me how I made the creepy crispy treats so chewy, gooey and delicious.. as he was going back for seconds!

So, I may make the best rice crispy treats around (well, I stole the recipe from my mom!! shh) and the secret is BUTTER! So, you can't just melt the butter like most people do when making rice crispy treats. The secret is browning it! It brings out the richness carmel flavoring of the butter which makes my (my mom's) crispy treats the best around.

Check out how to create the yummy gummy goodness! 

Here's the easy recipe and will take you less than 12 min to make. Did anyone say last minute party food? Well, you can be prepared with this super easy to follow recipe.

***For these crispy treats I used Coco Pebbles instead of Rice Crispy cereal. They already had the dark color I desired and my kids LOVE Coco Pebbles. 

  1. Melt 1 stick of salted butter in a large pot over high heat. Let it brown.
  2. Once the butter starts to brown add a bag of the small marshmallows. 
  3. Place the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to low/simmer
  4. Let the marshmallows melt (you can check to see if they've grown in size)
  5. Once the marshmallows are soft and look like they've expanded, you will add 1/2 box of Coco Pebbles.
  6. Combine ingredients.
  7. Turn off heat.
  8. Add about another 1/4 box of the Coco Pebbles.
  9. Combine. 
  10. If you want super marshmallow-y treats (like I do!) then you shouldn't need to add anymore cereal 
  11. Watch out! The mixture is hot.
  12. Add the mixture to cupcake molds. *Spray the molds with nonstick spray 
  13. Decorate your Creepy Crispy Treats with Halloween sprinkles available at Michaels.com
  14. Let cool for 10 min in the fridge.
  15. Serve and ENJOY! So dense and gooey!!

No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

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I spent tons of money on gimmicky kids baking products for my daughter. She loves to make and bake all types of sweets. Her weakness for licking the spoon is unparalleled. So it's hard to find recipes that are safe to eat raw due to the raw eggs. So I set out on a mission.. and I think you're all going to love it!

Also, stay tuned for more kid friendly recipes on my blog.

This recipe is so quick and easy, it's perfect for the kids to do alone or with your supervision. There really is no baking, just measuring and mixing. And who doesn't love raw cookie dough, right?!! 

Start with combining:

  • 1 cup soft butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 

Then add:

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup mini milk chocolate chips

Combine all ingredients.

We like serving two ways... take your pick!

  1. Roll into bite-size balls.  Use cake pop sticks to serve. Refrigerate. Enjoy!
  2. Pack into small tupperware containers and leave in the refrigerator until chilled. Eat with a spoon and enjoy!

Pumpkin Muffins

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When the Fall hits it's like we just can't get enough of the pumpkin flavors! I mean from coffee to cakes the smell and flavor of pumpkin evokes a feeling in us that reminds us that fall is the best season EVER or it could make you think of cozying up in front of a large fire. Whatever the case is pumpkin is a must have in fall.

Here is a quick and easy DIY pumpkin muffin recipe that the kids and yourself will be drooling over. 

Start with Pillsbury Quick Pumpkin Bread mix from the box.

Instead of making bread, follow the secondary instructions to make the muffins. You'll be using milk instead of water. ***There are a few other differences but that's the major one.

Then add:

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (from the can) and
  • 1/3 cup apple sauce. **This will make the muffins so moist and delicious. 

Then in a separate bow mix:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tbls flour
  • 2 tbls butter
  • sprinkle the tops of muffins
  • Bake for 20 min at 375 degrees

They are best served while they are still warm. Cut muffin in half and add a small slice of butter. It will melt in all the little crevices and bring out of the sweet and savoriness of the muffins. Enjoy!

Simple Salad Recipe Better Than Take Out!

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Lunch time is such an oversight for me since I've had the baby. Take out takes forever at lunch time. And who has time to make lunch? I mean half the time I'm cleaning up breakfast and starting on dinner. Maybe thats just life with three kids but sometimes a girls got to EAT! 

So invite your friends over on a playdate and wow them with this super fast and easy.. and delicious summer salad recipe.

  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 5 large basil leaves
  • juice of half a lemon 
  • teaspoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • fresh grated parmesan