Rice Krispies Treats With A Twist

Last month we had an Empty Nester's party. My assignment was the desserts. Of course.

Eliot is counting...something. 

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I had a few helpers with me to decorate. 

Just because Fun Dip is on sale for 50¢ for 24 packages, doesn't mean you should buy it. That's what is all over Olive's face. At least it matches her shirt. 

She loved wearing her "glasses" all day. 

Here's the dessert table all set up. 

Peppermint Krispies Treats

Strawberry Krispies Treats

Cherry Pies

Cherry Chip cupcakes

More baby pies

And a super cute baby helping with the decorations (that love jelly decoration was a mistake to put on the wall. It left a red residue on the wall that couldn't be scrubbed off). 

Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats (by Our Best Bites)

1 8-ounce bag Strawberry flavored marshmallows (or 5 cups regular mini marshmallows plus strawberry or raspberry flavoring to taste)

2 1/2 tablespoons butter, chopped in small pieces
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups Rice Krispie cereal
1/2 cup dried strawberries or mixed berries, roughly chopped
1/3-1/4 chocolate chips (I prefer semi-sweet or dark)

Lightly butter an 8×8 or slightly larger pan with butter (or line with lightly buttered waxed paper).  Place marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.  Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between until melted and smooth.  Stir in almond extract and immediately add cereal and dried fruit.  Press mixture into prepared pan.

Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted and smooth.  Drizzle over treats and refrigerate until set.  Cut into squares.

Alternately, cut bars with cookie cutters into shapes and dip in chocolate.

Thanks to Kate and Sara, the Berry Krispies Treats were a big hit!