No-Bake Lava Mountain Cookies

These cookies are almost a staple in my home, as well in Frankie’s- the girls love to make them. They satisfy our sweet tooth and are almost nutritious. Easy No-Bake; great for lunch boxes, a gift from the kitchen, and a pick me up snack. Indulge yourself!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup butter

6 cups miniature marshmallows

1 tsp. vanilla

8 cups raisin bran * or cheerios *

2 oz. dark chocolate, chopped

2 cookie trays, lined with waxed paper

Directions:

In medium saucepan, melt butter, medium/low heat.

Add marshmallows, stirring until smooth.

Stir in vanilla, mix.

Transfer marshmallow mixture to large bowl.

Stir in cereal, blend to coat.

Using tablespoon, drop cookies unto waxed paper, forming little peaks on top.

Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

While cookies are cooling, melt chocolate * microwave or double boiler*

Gently drizzle chocolate over tops of cookies. Should look like lava pouring down.

Store in air tight container.

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