Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Monster Munch

This was a super fun and yummy treat to make and eat! If you are not a candy corn lover like myself, do not be afraid of this recipe! It was actually one of my favorite parts of the Popcorn snack. So weird. The candy corn just kinda melted a bit and got a bit smushy and it really gave it a fun and yummy texture in your mouth.
Monster Munch
(from Our Best Bites)
submitted by Michelle

1 package Almond Bark (1 lb)
12 C popped popcorn (about 1/2 C kernels)
1 C candy corn
1 C dry roasted, salted peanuts
1/2 C Reeces Pieces

 Pop popcorn and place in a large bowl. Much larger than you think you need. The largest you have. It will make mixing easier! Pour peanuts, candy corn, and reeces pieces on top.

Take a large knife and break up almond bark. Melt according to package directions. I just chop it up a little and microwave it in intervals until smooth and melted. Pour over popcorn mixture. Stir until everything is well coated and then spread out onto waxed paper, parchment, or foil. Let sit until completely dry and then break up into clumps.
This makes a pretty big batch. I put some in my kids school lunches for a couple of days and they loved having a festive treat at school!

Friday, October 10, 2014

Witch Hat Cookies

My 8 year old son made (with a little help from me) these cute cookies for a fun Halloween treat for us one evening. Super fun (and easy!) and super cute and festive!
Witch Hat Cookies
(from Explore. Dream. Discover.)
submitted by Michelle

Ingredients:
Fudge Striped Cookies
Hershey Kisses
Orange Icing

Directions:
the most difficult task creating these adorable treats is unwrapping the Hershey Kisses. After they are unwrapped, turn your Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies over as shown in picture. A few pointers I've learned: When applying the orange icing, place it around the edge of the kiss, that way when you place the kiss onto the cookie you will not end up with an orange blob of icing going through the middle of the cookie and making an orange mess.
Leave them out for a few hours allowing the icing to reset. You will want to press the kiss down lightly to create a nice orange icing ring around the kiss. Do not press too hard, or it will crack the cookie.
Enjoy!