(NAPSA)—Whether in school 24 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped or on summer break, kids are nearly always on the go—and bite-sized, sweet snacks are the perfect treats to keep them going on long summerdays. Fortunately, portable treats to take along on car rides, enjoy poolside or put into the school lunchbox can be easy to whip up. You can even have the kids help you make them for some quality family time. The sweetest part about these no-bake treats is they’re made with Karo Syrup, the only widely distributed brand of corn syrup that contains 0 grams of highfructose corn syrup. Here are twofor youtotry: Cookies & Cream Cereal Bar Treats Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 dozen bars Sweet, no-bake treats such as these Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars... the optional toppings, if desired; pat into place. Cool and cut into bars. Store in airtight container for up to 2 days. Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes Yield: 24 bars 1 cup butter OR margarine, Mazola No-Stick Cooking Spray 6 cups chocolate crispy rice room temperature 1% cups sugar 2 cups crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies 1 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips Optional toppings: 2 cups creamy peanut butter 3 cupsall-purpose flour 1% teaspoonssalt 1 teaspoon Argo Baking Powder 1% cups strawberry jam cereal chocolate cookie crumbs, mini chocolate chips, mini \Y% cup Karo Light Corn Syrup 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350F. Cream butter, sugar and corn syrup in a large bowl with mixer at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and peanut butter until combined. Combineflour, salt and baking powderin a small bowl. Add to peanut butter mixture; mix on low speed until dough forms. Divide dough into thirds. Press %of the dough in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch pan (OR for easy removal, line pan with greased foil, leaving 2 inches foil extending over pan at ends). Spread strawberry jam over dough. Drop small pieces of remaining dough over the jam. (Dough will spread during baking and cover jam.) Sprinkle top with peanuts. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until light golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack at least 30 minutes. If pan is lined with foil, use foil to lift bars from pan. Cut into bars. Delicious with a glass of cold milk! Learn More You can find more easy, familyfriendly recipes and bakingtips at www.karosyrup.com and (866) 3732300. candy-coated milk chocolate pieces Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside. Combine cereal and cookies in a large bowl. Combine corn syrup and chocolate chips in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat. Pour over cereal, stirring to coat completely. Pour into prepared pan; press firmly to level. Top with any of a — —— 2 ...and C ookies & Cream Cereal Bars are easy to make for—and with— your kids.
