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Bars, Desserts

Pretzel Salad

Time

Prep: 30 minutes              Ready In: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 c crushed pretzels
  • ¾ c margarine, melted
  • 3 T sugar + 1 c sugar
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
  • 1 8-ounce package of cool whip
  • 6 oz strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 c boiling water

Prep/Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Greased 9×13 pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. In medium bowl, combine layer #1: pretzels, margarine, 3 T sugar. Place in prepared 9×13 pan and bake at 400° for 8 minutes.
  3. In clean medium bowl, combine layer #2: cream cheese, 1 c sugar, cool whip. Spread over layer #1.
  4. In clean medium bowl, mix Jell-O with boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes.  Spread on layer #2.
  5. Chill until hardened.
Bars, Desserts

Rice Krispies Treats

Time

Prep: 15 minutes              Ready In: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 T butter
  • 1 pkg marshmallows (40 large or 4 c miniature; alternatively, can use 1 7-ounce jar marshmallow crème)
  • 6 c Rice Krispies cereal

Prep/Equipment

  • Large sauce pan
  • 9×13 pan, coated with cooking spray

Directions

  1. In a large sauce pan, melt margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.  Remove from heat.
  2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 9×13 pan coated with cooking spray.   Cut into 2” squares.

Notes/Suggestions

  1. Best if served the same day, but can be stored at room temperature in airtight container for up to 2 days.
  2. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.  Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.