ROLO PRETZEL TREATS

A NEW FAMILY FAVORITE  TREAT THAT EVEN JEFF CAN HAPPILY MAKE.  THESE ARE SO  QUICK AND SO EASY AND SO ADDICTING.  CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL RECIPE

Rolo Pretzels with Pretzel M&M'S
Ingredients:

Mini Pretzels
Rolo candies, unwrapped
Pretzel M&M's

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place mini pretzels on a large baking sheet. Top each pretzel with one Rolo candy. Place in the oven for 4-5 minutes, until Rolo candies start to melt.Don't melt them all the way.
3. Remove from oven and lightly press a Pretzel M&M on top of each Rolo.
4. Eat warm or let them cool if you want them to set up.

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

I LOVE ANYTHING THAT SAYS "NO BAKE" AND ANYTHING THAT HINTS TO ADDED "ENERGY". I GOT SOME OF THESE "ENERGY BITES" FOR CHRISTMAS AND I REALLY ENJOYED THEM AND THEY ARE SUPER EASY TO MAKE.

I ALSO LOOKED THEM UP ON THE INTERNET FOR ADDED INFO ON THEM AND I FOUND THIS SITE THAT HAD A VERY SIMILAR RECIPE.

No-Bake Energy Bites
(makes 18-20 bites)
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter
(or other nut butter)
1/3 cup honey
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup ground flaxseed (I couldn't find ground so I used whole. I probably will grind them a litte next time.)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla

I added an additional

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

I omitted coconut this time, but I think I will add it next time to see how it is.
Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy! Store in an
airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

SIDE NOTE: MY HONEY WAS A LITTLE THICK SO I MICROWAVED IT TO GET IT RUNNY, HOWEVER, WHEN I POURED IT IN IT MELTED MY CHOCOLATE CHIPS SO MY BITES ARE MORE CHOCOLATELY THAN THE ORIGINAL ONES AND THE PICTURE ON THE ORIGINAL SITE.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Kathy sent me this recipe after Thanksgiving to try with some of the leftover ham we had. They were sooo yummy! Brandon was in heaven and insists that we have them again soon. I was a little worried about the mustard in the recipe because neither Brandon or I are big fans, but it was really good and not too mustard-y. They were great as leftovers too! The recipe comes from the blog The Girl who Ate Everything.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

adapted slightly from the Recipe Club

24 good white dinner rolls

24 pieces good honey ham
24 small slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup miracle whip

Poppy seed sauce (you probably could half this...I had plenty extra)
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
1 1/2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 Tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and miracle whip. Spread onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss inside of each roll. Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.

In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. Let sit 10 minutes or until butter sets slightly. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for 2 additional minutes or until tops are slightly brown and crispy. Serve warm.

** sandwiches can be assembled a day ahead and kept in the fridge ready to bake.

HALLOWEEN MONSTER MUNCH

1 PKG ALMOND BARK
12 C POPPED CORN
1 CUP CANDY CORN
1 CUP DRY ROASTED SALTED PEANUTS
1/2 CUP REESES PIECES
BREAK UP BARK - MELT IN MICROWAVE

POUR OVER POPCORN
STIR TO COAT THEN ADD CANDY, STIR TILL MIXED
MIX AND SPREAD ON WAXED PAPER TILL DRY.

Tropical Summer Salsa

As fruits are coming to the end of their season this is a great salsa to use up all the stragglers. Very good on chicken, fish, rice, wraps, or simple tortilla chips.

1 pineapple, chopped (can use canned)
1 mango , chopped (can use other seasonal fruits: peaches, melons)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 kiwi, chopped
1/4 jalapeno pepper, minced (or more to taste)
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 TBS lemon or lime juice
salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

BETHS POPCORN

FAST AND EASY.

3/4 CUP POPCORN KERNELS, COOKED

IN A LARGE MICORWAVABLE BOWL MELT
2 CUBES BUTTER
2 CUPS MARSHMALLOWS
1 CUP BROWN SUGAR
COOK 3 MINUTES ON HIGH
STIR GOOD
MICROWAVE 1 MINUTES
STIR
DO AGAIN UNTIL MARSHMALLOWS ARE MELTED

MICHELLE'S PRETZEL TREATS

1 BAG OF MINI PRETZELS
1 BAG OF ROLOS
WHOLE ALMOND

HEAT OVEN TO 300 DEGREES.  PUT A ROLO ON PRETZEL, PUT IN OVEN UNTIL ROLO
I STARTING TO MELT.  TAKE OUT OF THE OVEN AND PRESS AN ALMOND INTO THE ROLO.  LET COOL

CRISPY TREATS

THIS TREAT IS WHAT MY MOM WOULD CALL "MORISH" BECAUSE YOU JUST WANT MORE AND MORE OF IT.  BEWARE!!  IT IS ADDICTING
1/2 box golden grahams
1/2 box corn chex
2 cups coconut
1 cup almonds ( I like slivered)
Put into a Large bowl
Combine:
1 cup sugar
1 cup white karo syrup
3/4 cup real butter
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Boil 2 minutes.  Pour over mixture in bowl and stir to coat.  Cool on waxed paper.

SCOTCHEROOS

THESE DELIGHTFUL BITES OF YUMMY-NESS ARE A FAMILY FAVORITE.  THEY ARE QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE AND DEVOURED IN NO TIME.

6 cups rice Krispies
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Melt the P.B., corn syrup, and sugar over medium heat until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and stir in rice crispies. Pour into pan. In a sauce pan, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Pour over rice crispies. I like to put them in the fridge for a little while to help the chocolate harden.