Got the urge
to bake something this summer? These
delicious, time-tested recipes are perfect for poolside treats, travel snacks,
or a sweet surprise for your Grandmother!
Does the thought of baking in the kitchen seem daunting and
time-consuming? No worries, these
recipes are quick and easy. So grab an
apron and a friend, and let’s get baking!
Cocoa Quickies
These scrumptious, no-bake cookies are
perfect if you’re in a hurry, or don’t want to heat up your house with the
oven. The mixture of chocolate and
coconut provide a rich, summery taste that any girl would love!
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
6 Tbs. cocoa2 cups white sugar
3 cups oatmeal
1 cup coconut
In a sauce pan, combine the milk, butter,
cocoa, and sugar. Bring to a full boil,
stirring constantly. Remove and add the
oatmeal and coconut. Mix well, and drop
by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool,
and enjoy!
Rainbow Delight Rice Crispy Pops
Do you have some younger siblings, or kids
you babysit? Make their day special with
these adorable rice crispy pops. Plus,
you won’t have to deal with the kids’ sticky fingers and faces that would come
with eating a regular Popsicle!
Ingredients:
1 stick butter
16 oz. (1 ½ bags) mini marshmallows
½ cup creamy peanut butter
Squirt of honey
8 cups rice crispy cereal
Rainbow or colorful sprinkles
Popsicle sticks
In a large pan, melt the butter and mini
marshmallows. Add the peanut butter, and
a squirt of honey, stirring consistently.
Then add the rice crispy cereal, still stirring. Take pan off the burner. Butter your hands, and then form the mixture
into any shape you desire. (Circle,
heart, square, star, etc.) Press a Popsicle
stick into each pop, then let cool.
After they are cooled, dip end into melted white or semisweet
chocolate. Press colorful sprinkles onto
the rice crispy pop. Tie with a colorful
ribbon, and spread some summer fun!
Really great post!!! Baking's like one of my favourite things to do so it's great to find some new recipes. Love your blog by the way keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try Mariah's rainbow pop idea. They look so cute!
DeleteThank you! I love to bake too... I should work on learning how to make actual food now, instead of just bakery products!! :)
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