Recipes from Maria's Kitchen

ABC Chocolate Pools Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 40 min Makes: Makes 12 to 15 Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate 1/2 cup POST ALPHA-BITS Wholesome Sweetened Oat & Corn Cereal, any variety Directions: MICROWAVE chocolate in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. SPOON tablespoonfuls of chocolate onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheet or tray. Spread each pool with spatula to form 2-inch circle. Immediately sprinkle with cereal. REFRIGERATE 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Store leftover pools, covered, in refrigerator. KITCHENS TIPS Variation~~ABC Pastel Pools: Substitute 1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate for semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave white chocolate in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir a few drops food coloring into melted white chocolate. Continue as directed.