marshmallow cornflake balls.

At last, it's Halloween! Have you picked out your costume yet? .___.; Because I haven't... since the family isn't too big on this holiday nor is my neighborhood. It's much to dangerous to go out at night for fear of getting shot or mugged. Though that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a small gathering with friends or family in the safety of home~

Initially a lovely friend and I were planning a Halloween party~ but let's just say we're working on an autumn gathering instead. Haha~ anyway, I found a container of chocolate sprinkles in the pantry and decided to put it to use (rather than spooning them straight into my mouth).

I ended up making corn flake balls with them in light of Halloween~ though there's nothing spooky about these at all. They're just tasty and semi-addictive.

They're are quite versatile~ you can add in toasted and shelled pumpkin seeds into them or anything you'd like really. I wouldn't suggest adding eye of newts or wolf's bane into the mix. =)

 

Wrap these babies up in decorated foil or cellophane to give away as treats or as fillers for goodie bags.

 marshmallow cornflake balls.

we'll need:

4tbls butter (1/2 stick)

1 bag mini marshmallows (flavored and plain both works)

3~4 cups cornflakes

1 cup of your choice of nuts, seeds, chocolate pieces, candies... etc. (I'm using spiced maple pecans and chocolate sprinkles)

utensils:

nonstick pot
spatula
greased nonstick baking sheet
decorated foil or cellophane wrap

~In the pot, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring occasionally with the spatula. Remove from heat and gently stir in the cornflakes and your choice of seeds...etc. When everything is coated, pour the mixture onto the baking sheet. Let it cool for 5 minutes. With greased hands, grab a handful of the cornflake mixture and carefully shape into balls. Then wrap in the foil or cellophane.













Have a safe and happy Halloween!

maple spiced pecans.

Whilst taking the train downtown today~ I was entranced by the alluring scent of spiced cider throughout my rather dull journey.

It brought about so many memories of fall that I hold dear. Of pumpkin pies fresh out of the oven, mulled wine, scarves and knit gloves,the crunching of leaves upon pavement, that sharp bite of cold in the air... and the star of tonight's post: maple spiced pecans!

There are wonderful as holiday gifts or as something to snack on as you sit by the fireplace, indulging in your favorite novel or perhaps staring out at the rain speckled window panes.

maple spiced pecans

we'll need:

1lb (4 cups) untoasted pecans
3tbls unsalted butted (melted)
4tbls maple syrup
1tbls light brown sugar
1tsp salt
1/4tsp ground nutmeg
1/4tsp ground cinnamon
1/4tsp allspice

Utensils:
measuring spoons/cups
mixing bowl
spatula
baking sheet lined with parchment paper

>>preheat oven to 375F<<

~Place all ingredients into the mixing bowl and toss well. Spread the nut mixture in a single layer onto the baking sheet and bake for 12~15minutes until browned, stirring frequently.Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10minutes. Serve!