Avalanche Bars

I adapted this recipe from the blog cookiesandcups.com. The author is my sugar soul mate. For realsies.

18 oz (1 1/2 bags) white chocolate chips
1/3 c+ creamy peanut butter
4 1/2 c cocoa rice krispies
2 c mini marshmallows
1/2 c mini M&Ms
1/2 c mini chocolate chips

Spray 13x9 (thinner bars) or 11x8 (thicker bars) pan with cooking spray.
Melt white chips in microwave 1 minute. Stir and continue to microwave for 30 second intervals until melted. Add peanut butter. Add krispies. Let cool a little bit. Add marshmallows and M&Ms. Dump mixture in pan and pat down (not too hard). Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top and press down. Let set up in fridge.

Sweet and Sticky Chex Mix (tarryn)

Really fast and easy to make. This has become my go-to dessert when I remember at the last minute I am supposed to bring a treat (and I seem to forget often).

1 medium box Rice Chex

1/2 C shredded coconut

1 small bag sliced almonds (about 2/3 C)

1 small bag M&Ms

1 C butter

1 1/2 C Karo Syrup

1 1/2 C sugar

1/2 tsp salt

In a large bowl, toss together Chex, coconut, and almonds. Set aside.

Combine butter, Karo, and sugar in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla.

Pour over cereal mixture and stir well, making sure everything is well-coated. Wait a few minutes before adding the M&Ms. If you add them too soon they will melt, but if you wait too long they won't stick. Add whatever the heck you want, it all works.

Mel's Apple Toffee Blondies

Thank you and Amen to Mel for bringing these delicious things this year. Or curses, depending on if I am thinking of my appetite or my waistline.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup room temperature butter
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup peeled, chopped tart apple (1 large)
• 1/2 cup toffee bits

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Spray 9×13 baking pan lightly with cooking or baking spray.
3. Cream butter and brown sugar in mixer until smooth.
4. Add eggs and vanilla and beat on medium until combined.
5. On low, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the chopped apples and toffee bits until evenly distributed.
7. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes until the center is set.
8. Let cool completely before slicing or frosting.

BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:

1/2 C butter

1 C packed light brown sugar

1/4 C milk

2 C powdered sugar

Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add brown sugar and milk and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar with a whisk. Let cool until it is thick enough to spread. Be sure to stir before spreading on top of blondies. Once spread, let it set for 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

From cookiesandcups.com (what a freaking awesome site!!!)