Chocolate Thistles

Chocolate Thistles

My friend Maggie sent this recipe to me and we tried it last weekend. 
These dessert treats were delicious, and so easy to make.

You start by chopping up a chocolate bar into tiny pieces and then melting it in a double boiler.

Or, do like I did and use a microwaveable bowl, stirring the chocolate every 30 seconds and returning it to the microwave.  This took me 1.5 minutes.

Then you mix in All-Bran cereal (the twig shaped version) and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chopped dried fruit - whatever you like.  I used raw almonds that I chopped up.

Mound the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.

I made mine large, using a 1/4 c measuring cup to scoop and mound. 

Maggie's original recipe calls for a Tbsp amount.

Freeze and voila!

Definitely kid-approved delicious-ness!

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Enjoy!

Valentine Chex Mix

Valentine Chex Mix

I adapted this recipe for a Valentines theme from an old recipe I had.

My boys loved it, and the ladies who came to my birthday party did as well.

It would be perfect for any holiday, just changing up the colors.

I started by melting peanut butter, margarine and white baking chips together, then mixing it together with Rice Chex cereal.  Stir carefully so the cereal doesn't crush and crumble.

Then I transferred about 1/2 of the cereal mixture to a large Ziploc bag and add powdered sugar.  I tossed it around to coat well. 

Optional:  For more Valentines color, you can add red, white, and pink sprinkles when you toss it together.

I mixed the other half of the cereal mixture with Valentines M-n-M's.

Then I laid both mixtures out to cool for half an hour or so.

Then combine and store in an airtight container until you're ready to serve!

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Happy Holidays!