Indoor S'mores

For FHE (also known as Family Night) My husband & i made this for our treat. Since we live in the city right now going out & building a fire to roast mallows isn't really an option. I found this interesting recipe on the Betty Crocker site & figured it would be worth a shot. Who knows maybe we will make them this summer on a rainy day....

Indoor S'mores

8	cups Golden Grahams® cereal
5	cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2	cups milk chocolate chips
1/4	cup light corn syrup
5	tablespoons butter or margarine
1	teaspoon vanilla
1	cup miniature marshmallows, if desire

Into large bowl, measure cereal. Butter 13x9-inch pan. In large microwavable bowl, microwave 5 cups marshmallows, the chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter uncovered on High 2 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds, stirring after every minute, until melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in vanilla.
 
Pour over cereal; quickly toss until completely coated. Stir in 1 cup marshmallows. 

Press mixture evenly in pan, using buttered back of spoon. Let stand uncovered at least 1 hour, or refrigerate if you prefer a firmer bar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 days.

Homemade Chewy Cranberry Apple Granola bars

Tasty Tuesday will be when i share a recipe that i tried during the week. My husband and I love experimenting with food (him more than me), so we are always trying something new. I have a TON of recipes that i want to try (mostly sugary things that i really shouldn't eat.) 

These Granola Bars are super easy & fast (my 2 month hold slept long enough for me to make them.) My hubby & his dad enjoyed them. & i just might make them this weekend while i'm home. I got the Recipe from this awesome foody blog realmomkitchen.

Homemade Chewy Cran-Apple Granola Bars

• 3-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
• 1/2 cup shaved sweetened coconut (regular coconut will do)
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Spray a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with cooking non-stick cooking spray.  Add oats and almonds to the pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large bowl, mix the egg, butter, honey and vanilla together. Then add the sunflower kernels, coconut, apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir to coat.
3. Then stir in oat mixture and press into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 13-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.