White Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the easiest treat you can make for your neighbors and friends during the holidays but OMG so good.  Who would think about making a sweet treat out of that giant jar of Costco peanut butter pretzels? Who would know that that creamy peanut butter center would make them so addicting?  I love the taste of sweet and salty and I knew this would be perfect.

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels

 

 

  

Break up almond bark in pieces and place in a glass bowl that will fit a saucepan. Add just enough water that will not touch the bottom of  the bowl. Set heat to medium so that water is at a slow simmer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stir occasionally until melted.  Keep the water simmering slowly as you melt the bark. Continue to stir until smooth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dip the pretzels into the chocolate with a fork, and gently tap the side of the bowl so excess drips back down. Immediately place on parchment paper.  If you want to add sprinkles, now is the time to add them.

Allow pretzels to set for at least an hour.

 NOTES:

 Avoid reheating time and time again. Instead, only cook a small amount, dip and then melt more.

Look for vanilla or white chocolate almond bark or white chocolate melting wafers. Both of these products are made for melting and dipping which is what you’re looking to do.  White chocolate chips burn too easily for this recipe.

 Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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White Chocolate Cranberry Krispie Treats

White Chocolate Cranberry Krispie Treats

One of my favorite snacks!  I call them Grown Up Rice Krispie Treats and they are out of this world good!  Oh My gosh....I can't stop thinking about them!

White Chocolate Cranberry Krispie Treats

3 tablespoons  butter
1 bag large marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing baking dish

























Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave the butter and marshmallows for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave an additional minute.
























Stir in 4 cups of the cereal. Add 1 cup of the white chocolate chips, the cranberries and remaining 2 cups cereal. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and use your fingers to spread the mixture evenly into the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and use your fingers to push the chips into the cereal mixture.

Let set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.  Then cut into squares! Enjoy! 

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Homemade Candied Rice Krispie Treats

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who says these are for kids?  I love them to give as gifts to friends and neighbors, and serve them as treats for my holiday table. Okay, I’ve been known to enjoy a few in my day. I love the texture of soft and chewy and the chocolate and slight crunch makes them even better!  

 

 

Homemade Candied Rice Krispie Treats

 

6 cups rice cereal

1 stick melted butter

10 oz bag marshmallows (not the mini’s)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 oz "COLD" M&Ms (about 1 ½ cups)

 

Put your M&M's in the freezer for about an hour before making this recipe. It will keep them from melting when you pour in the hot marshmallow mixture.

 

Pour your cereal in a very large bowl.  Set aside.

 

Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over low heat until smooth. Add in vanilla. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pour marshmallow mixture over rice cereal stir to combine. Remove M&M's from freezer and stir them in very gently! They will have a tendency to melt. Mixture will be sticky. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place a double layer of parchment paper in a 9 x 13 rimmed pan and then spray paper with nonstick spray. Next, spray the back of a rubber or silicon spatula with cooking spray. Press the cereal mixture into the lined pan with the back of the spatula. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allow to completely cool and firm up for about 15-20 minutes before cutting.

NOTES:

Fresh marshmallows are important! They taste and melt better than stale and dry marshmallows sitting in your pantry for a while. Don't use old marshmallows!

Melting the marshmallows over low heat is key to preventing burning.

A large mixing bowl will make it easier to combine the marshmallow mixture with the cereal and prevent making a mess.

You can chill the M&Ms in the freezer for 30 minutes before folding them into the cereal mixture to prevent the chocolate candy from melting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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