MONEY SAVING IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

*Make something like fudge, rice crispy treat or peanut brittle in the large Tree Mold.

Let it set up and then peel out. Wrap in saran and tie a bow around it as a delicious gift.

*Or you can use your creation as an “edible plate”. Wrap it up in saran then put your other baking goodies on top. Wrap the whole thing in cellophane and top it with a bow.
Perfect gift for teachers, neighbors, school bus driver, co-workers or even family.

*Make your favorite dessert or even a quiche in the tray or mold for Christmas morning.

KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES TREATS (MICROWAVE)

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons butter

1 package (10 oz) regular marshmallows or 4 cups mini-marshmallows

4 dashes of green food coloring (not needed if using the special red and white Holiday Colored Rice Krispies)

6 cups Rice Krispies

· Using a glass bowl, heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. (Watch closely to make sure it doesn’t burn.) Stir until smooth. Add food coloring and stir again.

· Add Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

· Transfer to the Tree Mold and use the Silpat^® (or waxed paper) to press mixture evenly. Allow to cool completely. Unmold onto serving tray. Decorate with red hot cinnamon candies to resemble ornaments. Best if served the same day.

*Kids project-
Make the tree’s and then let your kids decorate them using rope licorice and candy to make garland and ornaments.

MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE

Ingredients

1 cup sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

1 ½ cup Spanish peanuts

1 Tbsp butter

½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Combine sugar and corn syrup in the Mold. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high until light brown (8-10 minutes) stirring after each 3-minute interval. Stir in remaining ingredients until light and foamy. Cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and decorate with ribbon. A perfect gift for anyone!