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Strawberry Rice Cereal Treats

*1 (16 ounce) bag Miniature Marshmallows, Freshest you kind find

*4 tablespoons Butter

*1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

*.08 ounces Freeze Dried Strawberries, like Sunkist fruit chips, chopped (save some for topping)

*1 cup mini Marshmallows, optional

*1/2 baking sheet

*Parchment Paper

*Cooking Spray, optional for easy removal

In large Sauce Pan on medium-low heat melt the butter and then add the marshmallows. Melt until almost all the marshmallows are melted. Then remove from heat and add the vanilla, stir in and add the cereal mix just until combined, stir in extra 1 cup unmelted marshmallows.

Scoop out cereal mixture onto a parchment covered 1/2 baking sheet and press into a rectangle, (add dried strawberries to the top randomly) cut into about 2 inch squares or cut as desired.

Note: We made these for our Fondue Party and dipped them in melted in Ghiridelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers

See our Fondue Party

Enjoy!

Lindy

Valentine Chocolate Truffles

*8 ounces Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Chips

*8 ounces Semi Sweet Bakers Chocolate, chopped with sharp knife

*1 cup Heavy Cream

*Pinch Sea Salt

*1 teaspoon Vanilla Powder or 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

*Candy Sprinkles

*Cocoa Powder

Use a double boiler on medium-low heat add the cream, when the cream becomes very warm add the chocolate and remove from heat, stirring until chocolate pieces have melted. Then stir in the vanilla and salt.

When the chocolate has cooled to room temperature, refrigerate until chocolate is firm 1 to 2 hours. Then using a 2 teaspoon cookie scoop or melon baller, use a cup of hot water and dip cookie scoop or melon baller into hot water and then scoop out truffle balls with scoop, form into balls by rolling quickly in the palm of you hand forming a rough ball shapes (use small amount cooking spray or butter on the palms of your hands if desired to prevent sticking).Roll balls into sprinkles or cocoa powder or powder sugar as desired. Serve at room temperature. Chocolate truffles will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.