I don't take credit for any of these recipes. This is merely a collection of recipes I've found over the years of foods I think my picky family might actually like. Maybe.
Peanut chews
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1-1/4 cup salted or dry roasted peanuts
5 cups corn flakes
Directions
Mix corn syrup and sugar in 3-quart heavy saucepan.
Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; quickly stir in peanut butter.
Add peanuts and corn flakes, stirring to coat.
Press into buttered 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
Cool and cut into 48 pieces.
Peanut butterscotch pretzel
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
About 60 (3-inch) twisted pretzels
2 to 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
MICROWAVE morsels and peanut butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip about 3/4 of one pretzel in butterscotch mixture; shake off excess. Place on wire rack; sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining pretzels. (If mixture thickens, microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power at 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth).
REFRIGERATE for 20 minutes or until set. Store in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags.
Milk Chocolate Popcorn
Ingredients
12 cups popped popcorn
1 can (12 oz.) salted peanuts
1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 300° F. Grease large roasting pan. Line serving plate with waxed paper.
COMBINE popcorn and nuts in prepared roasting pan. Combine morsels, corn syrup and butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Pour over popcorn; toss well to coat.
BAKE, stirring frequently, for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly in pan; remove to prepared serving plate. Store in airtight container for up to two weeks.
Toll House party mix
2 cups toasted cereal squares
2 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup (about 20) caramels
1 2/3 to 2 cups (11- to 12-oun NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate, Butterscotch Flavored or Premier White Morsels
Directions
COAT 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
COMBINE cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels in large bowl.
MICROWAVE morsels in medium microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power (100% power for semi-sweet chocolate morsels) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
SPREAD mixture in prepared baking pan; cool for 30 to 45 minutes or until firm. Break into bite-size pieces.
Peanut Butter Pretzels
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
1/3 cup creamy peanut butterAbout 60 (3-inch) twisted pretzels
2 to 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
MICROWAVE morsels and peanut butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip about 3/4 of one pretzel in butterscotch mixture; shake off excess. Place on wire rack; sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining pretzels. (If mixture thickens, microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power at 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth).
REFRIGERATE for 20 minutes or until set. Store in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags
Chocolate popcorn
Ingredients
12 cups popped popcorn
1 can (12 oz.) salted peanuts
1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 300° F. Grease large roasting pan. Line serving plate with waxed paper.
COMBINE popcorn and nuts in prepared roasting pan. Combine morsels, corn syrup and butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Pour over popcorn; toss well to coat.
BAKE, stirring frequently, for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly in pan; remove to prepared serving plate. Store in airtight container for up to two weeks.
Butterscotch party mix
2 cups oven-toasted cereal squares
2 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup (about 20) caramels
1 2/3 cups (11-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
Directions
COAT 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
COMBINE cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels in large bowl. Place morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
SPREAD mixture into prepared baking pan; let stand for 20 to 30 minutes or until firm. Break into small pieces.
Syd's Caramel Corn
In a large glass bowl mix
I cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup karo syrup
Microwave on high 90 seconds, stir well and cook another 90 seconds.
Add:
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
Stir, it will foam up. Pour over popcorn, shaking frequently to coat all. Close bag rightly. Microwave 90 seconds. Shake and cook another 90 seconds. Put on a cookie sheet to cool.
**Syd is my brother in law... caramel corn is the only thing he knows how to make, and he does it well.
Gooey Chex Mix
Ingredients:
Box of Rice Chex
Half box of Golden Grahams (secret ingredient)
2 c. coconut
8 oz. slivered almonds
Small bag of mini marshmallows
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. light Karo syrup
2 sticks of butter
Directions:
Spray 2 large bowls with PAM then add all the dry ingredients together in the two bowls (2 for easier mixing later)On the stove--melt the sticks of butter, karo syrup and sugar all together. When it comes to a boil, boil for 2 minutes then pour over the dry mixture and toss until completely incorporated.
Spread mixture onto wax paper or onto the counter sprayed with PAM. I use two wooden spoons to continue mixing it all once it's on the counter. Allow to dry out for awhile or put in a bowl to serve.
Number Of Servings: Lots
Preparation Time:15 minutes
**Found this just this week on another blog, and realized this is so something I would devour in seconds...