I asked them all what their top 3 favorite desserts were and got all of their birthdays added to my calendar.
Tomas said his favorites were:
Monster Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Rice Krispie Bars
I started with the Monster cookie. I knew I was going to make it into something more than just a cookie. So I made one big old cookie:
Since the cookie is basically an oatmeal cookie with chocolate, I figured that I had two out of the three on the list taken care of.
I transferred the cookie to a taller, 9 x 13 cake pan. I made a half batch of butter cream frosting and frosted the cookie.
I quickly made a half batch of rice krispie bars and spread them in another 9 x 13 pan to cool.
Once they had cooled I laid them on top of the frosted cookie and pressed them in. To make sure everything stuck together, I refrigerated it for about an hour.
I pulled it out of the pan and cut it into bars.
And here you have it:
Tomas said his favorites were:
Monster Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Rice Krispie Bars
I started with the Monster cookie. I knew I was going to make it into something more than just a cookie. So I made one big old cookie:
Since the cookie is basically an oatmeal cookie with chocolate, I figured that I had two out of the three on the list taken care of.
I transferred the cookie to a taller, 9 x 13 cake pan. I made a half batch of butter cream frosting and frosted the cookie.
I quickly made a half batch of rice krispie bars and spread them in another 9 x 13 pan to cool.
Once they had cooled I laid them on top of the frosted cookie and pressed them in. To make sure everything stuck together, I refrigerated it for about an hour.
I pulled it out of the pan and cut it into bars.
And here you have it:
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| YUM! |
Ratings:
Mom - B
It was a fun one to make. The flavors all meshed well. I think when I make it again, I'll use half as much cookie so it's a smaller bite.
R2 - A+
R2: What is that on the bottom?
Me: Monster cookies: Oatmeal, raisins, M&M's, Cashews. It's very good.
R2: I don't know if I will like it...
Me: Try it
(He tries it)
R2: YUM! These are really good Mom!
Me: Thanks pal, I'm glad you like it.
Hank - C
He ate the rice krispie and frosting off the top but didn't like the cookie part.
Without further ado, here are the recipes:
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raisins, optional
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9 x 13 cake (or jelly roll) pan.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in half of the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins (if using) baking soda, and oatmeal. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the cahsews and the other half of the chocolate candies on the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Do not overbake. The edges should be light golden brown. Let it completly cool before removing from pan.
Butter cream frosting (modified from the Wilton recipe)
*I made a half batch, so all you would need to do is half the ingredients below*
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 lb.)
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
In large bowl, cream butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
Rice Krispies Treats (modified from the original Kellogg's recipe)
*I made a half batch, so all you would need to do is half the ingredients below*
*I made a half batch, so all you would need to do is half the ingredients below*
Ingredients
1/2 stick of butter
1 (10 oz., about 40) pkg. regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or whatever generic brand you like)
1 (10 oz., about 40) pkg. regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or whatever generic brand you like)
Directions
Grease 9 x 13 cake pan with butter.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and continue to stir until the marshmallows have completely melted. Remove from heat. Add Vanilla.
Grease 9 x 13 cake pan with butter.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and continue to stir until the marshmallows have completely melted. Remove from heat. Add Vanilla.
Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal coating them well with the melted marshmallow mixture.
Using a buttered or silicone spatula, press the mixture evenly into the pan.
Let the bars cool.
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