Not Your Normal Brownie & Awards!

The brownies look good, huh? I saw these on Jenny's blog and for sure knew I had to try them. First bite, I wasn't won over. But after I froze them to harden, they tasted better. At least my brothers like them. One of them was saying "I'll let you play my game on the X-Box if I can have one of your brownies now instead of waiting till they harden." Of course, he did get his brownie, barganing or not! I heard that my oldest brother was saying "these are terrible" but kept on eating them. I know they weren't that bad if he kept on eating them! (Awards are at the bottom of the page).
Crispy Caramel Brownie Treats

1 brownie mix of choice 9x13 size

¾ Cup caramel ice cream topping
3 Cups Mini Marshmallows

2 Tablespoons butter

3 ½ Cups rice crispy cereal
1 Cup semi sweet chocolate chips

2 Tablespoons coconut oil (you can also use heavy cream)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. As soon as they are done baking, remove from oven and drizzle with caramel ice cream topping.
2. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt marshmallows and butter until puffed up. Stir in cereal until well combined. Quickly place over brownies and gently spread evenly over top. Place chocolate chips into a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. Stir in coconut oil or heavy cream until shiny and smooth. Pour and drizzle over top of brownies. Let cool then cut into squares.
12 large brownies

L to R: Anna, Julie, Joss, and me. We took our friends to Knotts Berry Farm and had a blast. We rode this about 6 times - a great big free fall.

Proof that Lewis is getting so much bigger.

Now, for the awards! Barbara over at Barbara Bakes & Theresa over at Baking and Beyond gave me this award! Thanks Barbara and Theresa, I was pleasantly surprised. Do check out their blogs, I always enjoy seeing what they have made lately! I will be passing this on to:

1. Jessica at Turkey Cookies. Jessica blogs right now about how she spends her summers - at the farmer's market, summer schooling, taking walks, and even about the food she makes! I enjoy reading her blog.
2. Jaime at Good Eats N' Sweet Treats. Jaime is in the group Tuesdays With Dorie and makes delicious looking food. Her posts every Tuesday are always fun to read.
3. Rebekah over at Don't Call Me Becky. Rebekah blogs about quilting, sewing, crafts, baking, & cooking. I always enjoy reading her posts.
   
   Stephanie at Fun Foods On A Budget gave me the Yum Yum award. I didn't even know Stephanie read my blog until she gave me this award! Thanks for the award and I am glad you like my blog. I am passing it on to:

• Lucy at Sweets, Savories, Etc. Lucy blogs from NY and has fun posts.
• Brooke at Dessert First. I found Brooke's blog thru another blogger and she has some great recipes there.
• OhioMom at Cooking In Cleveland. Linda has a neat blog going from Ohio, if you need a zucchini recipe - check her blog out!
  
  Enjoy guys! And...GO TEAM USA!!!