White Chocolate Cranberry Crispy Treats Food

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CRANBERRY CRISPY RICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave the butter and marshmallows for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave an additional minute. Stir in 4 cups of the cereal. Add 1 cup of the white chocolate chips, the cranberries and remaining 2 cups cereal. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and use your fingers to spread the mixture evenly into the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and use your fingers to push the chips into the cereal mixture. Garnish with the gold glitter sprinkles.
• Let cool, cut into squares and store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY TREATS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside.
• Whisk the honey, vanilla, butter and egg together in a 5-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the rice cereal, cranberries and almonds until combined. Let the mixture cool for 45 minutes.
• Place the grated chocolate in a small bowl.
• Firmly press the rice mixture together into 36 balls, each about 1-inch in diameter, using slightly damp hands. Roll the cookies in the chocolate until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY CRISPY RICE TREATS

Steps:

• Place white chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat in 30-second intervals until smooth. Mix in vanilla.
• Combine cereal and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate mixture over top and quickly mix to coat dry ingredients.
• Drop mixture onto waxed paper and roll into balls, using about 2 tablespoons mixture per treat. Let stand until firm, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container.