No Bake Holiday Treats

Season 2 Episode 5: No Bake Holiday Treats! We all love holiday baking, but sometimes it's nice to have a break from baking and still get something yummy! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Enjoy these no bake recipes and the season! Best wishes to you!

Salted Chocolate Haystacks

10 oz chow mein noodles

11 oz butterscotch chips

1 bag (or ¾ bag) Hershey kisses, milk chocolate 10 oz bag

¾ cup smooth peanut butter

1 Tbsp kosher salt (to taste)

Melt chips on stovetop or in microwave. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Add chow mein noodles to a large bowl. Pour butterscotch chips/peanut butter mixture to noodles and stir. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Melt Hershey kisses in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Add about a half of a spoonful of melted chocolate to each haystack. Sprinkle with salt as desired. Allow to harden before consuming.

Date Balls

1 stick margarine

1 cup sugar

1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or any)

1 beaten egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 ½ cups Rice Krispies

1 bag grated coconut

Dissolve margarine in a pan to melt. Add sugar, nuts, egg, over low heat stirring constantly. When melted, add vanilla and dates, stir until dates melt. Pour mixture over Rice Krispies. Stir well. Shape into small balls. Roll in coconut.

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