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Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies

Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies

Ingredients:

- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

- 2 cups chocolate chips

- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

- 1/4 cup unsalted butter

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (or 1/2 cup for a light sprinkle)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Ingredients:

Measure out the Rice Krispies cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract.

2. Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter:

Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Combine with Butter and Vanilla:

Stir the melted butter and vanilla extract into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.

4. Coat the Cereal:

In a large mixing bowl, pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal. Gently fold until all the cereal is evenly coated.

5. Spread and Cool:

Transfer the coated cereal mixture onto a baking sheet or into a pan. Let it cool completely to set before cutting.

6. Add the Finishing Touch:

Once cooled, place the bars into a large resealable bag. Add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake gently to coat. Alternatively, dust the bars lightly with powdered sugar for a cleaner look.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES 1 basket large strawberries with stems, cleaned and dried 12 oz Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers 4 oz White Chocolate Melting Wafers ( optional) LETS MAKE IT- Place Dark Melting Wafers in a microwave-safe container and microwave at half power or defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly (product keeps its original shape until stirred). If not completely melted, continue to microwave in 15 second intervals and stir until smooth. Overheating can cause wafers to burn. Hold each strawberry by stem and dip into melted wafers. Place coated strawberries on waxed paper. Cool in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, or until firm. Notes: You can substitute Dark Melting Wafers with 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips and White Melting Wafers with White chocolate chips by adding 1.5 tbsp. vegetable shortening per 12 oz Chips and following the melting directions above.

Nutella Truffles

Ingredients

10 Oreo cookies
4 tablespoons nutella
6 tablespoons chocolate , melted
Instructions
- Place Oreos and Nutella in the food processor and process until ball starts to form while the processor is running. This will take at least a minute, depending on your food processor.
- If truffle mixture is too soft to roll, chill for 15 minutes. Otherwise, scoop 1 tablespoon balls of truffle dough onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet.
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes.
- While the truffles are chilling, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30 second spurts for about 1 1/2 -2 minutes.
- once chilled dip each truffle in the chocolate. Using a spoon or fork, swirl around in the melted chocolate making sure they truffle are thoroughly coated.
- Place back on the cookie sheet, sprinkle with chopped toasted hazelnuts if desired. Chill to set then store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Jello Meringue Cookies

Jello Meringue Cookies

Ingredients

- 4 egg whites, at room temperature

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 3 tablespoons Jello dry powder (choose your favorite flavor)

- A pinch of salt

- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed. Once they start to foam, add the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt, and continue beating until soft peaks form.

3. Carefully sprinkle in the sugar and Jello powder, one tablespoon at a time, ensuring to beat continuously until the mixture becomes thick and stiff peaks develop.

4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then continue mixing until the meringue is glossy and holds its shape well.

5. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip, such as a star. Pipe beautiful rosettes onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.

6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Once the time is up, turn off the oven but leave the meringues inside to cool and firm up undisturbed for at least an additional hour.

7. After they have cooled completely, gently lift the meringues off the parchment paper. They are now ready to be enjoyed as a delightful, colorful treat!

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh fruit (apples, strawberries, grapes, blueberries)

Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese.
3. Continue mixing until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the dip is creamy.
4. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and place it in the center of a fruit platter.
5. Wash and slice the fruit, arranging it neatly around the dip.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Nutella Truffles

Ingredients

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