Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Holiday Tree Brownies!!!


Looking for something you can make thats homemade to give to your loved ones? Well here's a simple solution thats cute and delicous and will let your family know how much you care this holiday season.


box Betty Crocker® Orginal Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
2
or 3 drops green food color
1
cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
Betty Crocker® Decorating Decors red and green candy sprinkles or miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits
Miniature candy canes (2 inch), unwrapped

1.Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over short sides of pan. Grease bottom only of foil with cooking spray or shortening.


2.Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove brownie from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. To cut brownie into triangles, cut lengthwise into 3 rows. Cut each row into 7 triangles, see diagram. Save smaller pieces for snacking.


3.Stir food color into frosting. Spoon frosting into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with decors.


4.Break off curved end of candy cane; insert straight piece into bottoms of triangles to make tree trunks.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Adorable Stocking Treats!


Dont know what to get your family forChristmas! Make them something! Everyone loves homemade gifts it shows that you really put some thought into their gift. Follow this simple rice krispes recipe to make adorable stocking stuffers for your loved ones.

The ingrdiants are:
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
- OR -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
Canned frosting or decorating gel
Assorted candies


Please follow these directions:1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into stocking shapes. Cut a small slit in top of each stocking. Insert candy into slit. Decorate with frosting and/or additional candies. Best if served the same day.MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Continue with recipe as directed above. Microwave cooking times may vary.NoteFor 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 single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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