Quick Peanut Butter Treats

(Andrea Hall)

6 c. Krispies
1 c. light corn syrup
1 c. sugar
1 c. peanut butter
1 t. vanilla

For a large batch I use: (I know. The amounts don't equal double)

14 c. cereal
2 c. corn syrup
2 c. sugar
2 c. peanut butter
2 1/2 t. vanilla

Butter 9x13 pan. Combine corn syrup & sugar in saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with wooden spoon, til mixture comes to a boil. Boil abt 2 minutes. Remover from heat. Stir in PB & vanilla. Pour over cereal or vice versa & press. Refrigerate. Cut into bars. Skewer & then dip 1 side of bar @ a time in melted chocolatge. Stand on end.

Almond Joy Bars (Andrea Hall)

5 oz Eagle Brand
1 t. vanilla
2 c. confectioners sugar
14 oz. coconut
toasted almonds - crushed. Toast @ 350 for abtr 15 min. stirring every 4 or 5 minutes.

Blend milk & vanilla. Pour xxx a little at a time while blending smooth. Stir in coconut. Refrigerate. Form into balls or bars (~ 1/4 c. of mixture) Skewer then dip into melted chocolate.

Butter Pecan Shortbread

One Recipe (Recipe x 4)

1 1/4 c. flour (5 c.)
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter (2 c. or 4 sticks)
2 T (1/8 c.) chopped nuts (1/2 c.)
1/2 t. vanilla (2 t.)
3 T. brown sugar (3/4) c.

Cut butter into flour mixture. Sprinkle vanilla around in the mixture. Knead Until smooth and roll out 1/2" thick (choose your own thickness & bake accordingly). Cut with a cookie cutter or just cut shapes with a knife.

Bake @325 for 25 - 30 minutes.