More goodies!

Today I made Oatmeal Everything Bars, Peanut Butter Cereal Bars and No Bake Peanut Squares- three new recipes for me. And they all turned out! Maria and William went to Grandma and Grandpa's house to make Sugar Cookies, which turned out beautifully, and to spend the day with them. In the evening, after James went to bed, Ken and I went over to Steve and Jane's house for a very nice Christmas gathering. Nathan and Sonja spent the night, and Maria and Sonja made Gingerbread Cookies that look great. Tomorrow is my last big baking push. Ideally I hope to make Fudge, Cheesecake Cookies, and at least one more batch of Chocolate Crackles.

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars (thanks Bucherts!)
1.5 cups sugar
1.5 cups corn syrup
1.5 cups peanut butter
9 cups frosted flakes

In large pot, bring to a boil sugar and corn syrup. Turn off burner and add peanut butter. Stir until melted. Add frosted flakes and stir quickly to coat. Pour into buttered 9x13 pan. Cut into squares after a few minutes.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Squares (Thanks to someone from CBS...forgot who!)
1.5 cups powdered sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 12 squares (I used a food processor)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips

In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs. In pan, melt butter and peanut butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir into crumb mixture. Press in ungreased 8-inch square pan. I doubled the recipe and used a 9x13 pan. In another pan or microwave, melt chocolate chips over low heat. Spread over crumb mixture. Refrigerate about 30 minute or until firm. Then, cut into small squares.