Gluten Free Cereal Treat

I made this for our small group potluck BBQ. Rice Krispy Treats sounded yummy to me, but I was surprised to learn that Rice Krispies contain gluten as a part of their manufacturing process. Since many of my friends in the small group don’t do gluten (and I am trying not to as well), I thought making a gluten free option might work. This is very sweet and a little goes a long way. We all liked them.

This recipe makes one pan. I doubled this to accomodate our group.

1/4c. butter
8c. Nature’s Path Maple Sunrise Gluten Free Cereal
1 10oz. bag marshmallows

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and add cereal. Mix until evenly coated.

Spread into a oil sprayed 13×9 pan. Cool and cut into squares.

Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies

This is the BEST no-bake recipe I've come across.

1 stick margarine or butter
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups oatmeal

Bring to a boil the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder for 3 minutes by clock (no more - I actually set the timer when it starts to boil). Take off burner and add peanut butter and vanilla. Add oatmeal. Drop with a spoon on waxed paper. Let cool.

Makes about 40 cookies.

Frosted Pumpkin Drop Cookies

Frosted Pumpkin Drops
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 cup pumpkin
1 egg1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped dates (optional)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Cream together butter & sugar. Add pumpkin, egg & vanilla - beat well.
Mix dry ingredients together. Add to creamed mixture.
Stir in dates/nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Cool & spread with frosting.

Frosting
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 Tbsp butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla

Combine brown sugar, milk & butter.
Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.
Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.