Another Great Treat

Tomorrow in Primary, we're going to give treats. We rarely do this because the handbook tells us not to, unless it's part of a lesson or Sharing Time. The counsel is quite clear -- as much as you want to bribe the kids or give them a treat, don't. And we don't. Usually. But tomorrow our Sharing time is focused on helping the kids put together a FHE for their family and we will rotate them through stations where they work on a song, hear a story they can use for FHE (or at least get an idea for one) color a poster for their home, and then (of course -- you have to have this station!) make a treat for FHE. The treat we chose is delicious -- Chewy Party Mix. The recipe came from our friend Michelle (to give credit where credit is due -- and it is due because these are really good!) and each child will take home a small zip-loc bag with the recipe on it as well as some treats inside. My counselor came up with this idea and I love being in the middle of things so I am helping too -- fun times tomorrow, I think.

Anyhow -- here's the recipe -- easy and so good! Give them a try.

Chewy Party Mix

Combine the following in a large bowl:

7 c. golden grahams cereal

7 c. rice chex cereal

1 1/2 c. shredded coconut

1 c. slivered toasted almonds (optional -- and we left these out as we have kids with peanut allergies and didn't want to complicate anything)

In a small pan, combine:

3/4 c. melted butter

1 c. sugar

1 c. light Karo syrup

Boil for 2 minutes, then pour over cereal mixture and stir to evenly coat. Pour out on the counter (I use foil sprayed with Pam) to cool. Totally yummy!