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TIPS & TRICKS: Use an extra-large bowl and a soft silicone spatula to combine the cereal and chocolate mixture. Extra room in the bowl is helpful.
GIFTING goodies B O X U P Y O U R FAV O R I T E S W E E T S F O R H O L I DAY T R E AT S BY M E L I SSA TAT E
Homemade gifts are a lost art. My mom made holiday treat boxes every year for friends, family, coworkers, people at church, and our teachers at school. It is such a great way to show someone how much you care. Time is precious and giving some of that in the form of a homemade gift is priceless. Preparing treat boxes is a simple and fun activity that you can do alone to enjoy some quiet time amidst the holiday hustle and bustle or as a group for fun and fellowship. It is a great way to pass down recipes from one generation to another, welcome new neighbors, show appreciation to teachers, and so much more. If making boxes as a group, have each person bring a treat to share, along with the recipe. The host can provide all the boxes and tissue. Let each guest pick their box, then fill it with treats from the other guests. They can be given to someone special in your life, or you can use them as an inspiration for your treat boxes. If making boxes on your own, choose easy recipes that don’t require much bake time. The goal is for this to be enjoyable, not another holiday chore. Below are some great recipes that require little to no baking. Enjoy!
MUDDY BUDDIES S E R V I N G S : 1 4 1 C U P S E R V I N G S | P R E P T I M E : 1 5 M I N . | R EST T I M E : 3 0 M I N . | TOTA L T I M E : 4 5 M I N .
INGREDIENTS: 9 cups Rice Chex | 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips | ½ cup peanut butter | ¼ cup butter | 1 tsp. vanilla | 2 cups powdered sugar DIRECTIONS: MEASURE cereal into a large bowl. MELT chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter until smooth and
melted in a separate microwaveable bowl. START at 1 minute and then microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. POUR into a 2-gallon plastic food storage bag. ADD powdered sugar, seal bag and shake! SHAKE until all cereal is coated in powdered sugar. SPREAD on waxed paper to cool.
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