Freckles 'n' Family: marshmallow

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats, you either don't like them or you love them.

Well, in this case you're going to LOVE them.

Firstly, they are super easy to make, secondly did I say you're going ot LOVE them :)

You, get the gooey, stickyness from the marshmallow, crunchiness from the Rice Krispies

And then in my opinion comes the best,

The salted caramel topping :)

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

3 TBSP butter
1 10-oz package regular sized marshmallows or 4 cups mini marshmallows OR you can use marshmallow fluff a 7.5 oz size
6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
1 package Kraft Caramel Bits
2 TBSP milk
About 2 tsp coarse sea salt

Melt the butter, in the microwave.

Today, I used the marshmallow fluff

( but if your using regular marshmallows, you will need to melt them)

Mix the melted butter and marshmallow together

Add the Rice Krispies and stir well. I spray my spoon with non-stick spray. Our if you like to use your hands, you can spray them too, that way you don't get the mix stuck all over your hands. Well, that part I don't mind - I get to lick it off! Albeit make sure you wash your hands before handling the treats again!

Press the krispie mixture into a sprayed pan. I used non-stick spray again.

Place the caramel bits & milk into a dish and pop in the microwave and melt for about 1 & 1/2 min.

Stir and if they haven't quite melted pop them back in and do 15 sec increments until ther are melted.

STIR well and then pour over the top of the Rice krispies.

Next sprinkle the sea salt over the caramel.

Pop in the fridge to set.

Take then out and cut into squares.

ENJOY!

SALTED CARAMEL RICE KRISPIE TREATS

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread With Streusel Topping

I love Banana's and I LOVVVVE chocolate.

So what's the next best thing - Banana Chocolate Chip Bread and what's more - it's super quick and easy to make.

Here is what you need to make

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread With Streusel Topping

2 Cups All Purpose Flour

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Apple Sauce

2 Large Eggs

3 Medium Sized Bananas (Older Bananas work best)

1 & 1/2 Cups of Chocolate Chips

1 Tsp Baking Powder

1Tsp of Baking Soda

1 Tsp Salt

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 Tblsp All Spice

Oven 350 Deg's

Streusel Topping

1/4 Cup & 2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour

2 Tablespoons Butter

2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

1/4 Tsp Cinnamon

Grease your pans. I use a little butter & sprinkle flour in and tap around so that the flour coats the butter

Set aside, until you need them.

HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEG

Mix, Sugar & Eggs

Add Apple Sauce and whisk

Add all Dry Ingredients & whisk, but not completely

Then add Bananas & Chocolate Chips

Now this amount will Either make 4 small loaves or

1 Large & 16 mini muffin size

Make The Streusel Topping

Put everything into a bowl a mix with your fingertips.

Till it resembles breadcrumbs

Pop into the oven & bake for 45 minutes for the LARGE loaf

Or about 35 -40 mins for the 4 smaller loaves

If your making the mini muffins /cupcake size they will only take 10-15 mins

To check it it ready, press the top and if it bounces back up it's done. To make sure the loaf sized ones are done, pop a toothpick into the center and if it comes out clean it's done.