happy 4th to you & yours!

blake & i wish you & yours 

a wonderful, happy, fun, & safe 

fourth of july!

happy 4th rice krispie treats:

11.5 cups rice krispies

1 stick of butter (& now you know why it's good)

16 oz mini marshmallows

1. melt butter SLOWLY in a 4 qt or larger saucepan.

2. add mini mallows and melt SLOWLY, stirring frequently.

3. remove from heat and add krispies in five sets, stirring in between each to fully coat.  let cool until not too hot to touch, about 3 min.

4. press treats into a buttered half sheet pan.  greatest tip you will read today:  press the treats down with parchment paper.  it will make you a much happier person.

5. use a cookie cutter to make USA stars.

6. two options:  a.) sprinkle with red & blue sprinkles OR b.) dip in melted chocolate & then sprinkle with red & blue sprinkles.  

7. enjoy with your loves!

love love,

kjp.