Almond Treats
These chewy almond treats are easy to make and absolutely delicious. Perfect for any potluck!
Servings: 25 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter or 8 tablespoons or 1 stick softened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract can use vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
Topping:
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter or 4 tablespoons
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon almond extract can use vanilla extract
- 2 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- n a large bowl using a mixer combine all crust ingredients except marshmallows. Mix until like coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and sprinkle on marshmallows and bake 5 more minutes until marshmallows puff up. Remove from oven and let cool. Then add topping.
Topping Instructions
- In a large bowl combine corn syrup, butter and chocolate chips. Heat about 90 seconds in microwave or until chips are melted and smooth.
- You can heat on top of the stove. Remove and stir in almond extract, cereal and almonds.
- Spoon and spread over marshmallows. Makes about 20 to 25 pieces depending on size you cut them.