This is another new to me recipe.. oh so yummy!
Had these treats at the Festival by the Bay at the first of November. They were sold by a local restaurant , The Causeway.
Loved them so much not only because they are delicious but the festive wintry look....
Found a recipe from Australia.
First batch was too dry and fell apart. Tasted good tho.
So second try , doubled the white chocolate/shortening mixture.
Changed the recipe by adding a 2nd white chocolate layer with coconut sprinkled on top to give it a more finished look.
I had converted the ounces to metric but feel I need to invest in a scale for recipes needing Imperial measures, perhaps the first batch would have been successful.
White Christmas Squares3 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces mixed candied fruit, chopped
2 ounces red and green candied cherries, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
These last 2 ingredients I doubled, first batch was too dry.
1st :4.5 ounces white vegetable shortening
4.5 ounces white chocolate chips
2nd:1 small bag white chocolate with 1 Tbsp. white shortening melted together in microwave.
Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan . Line with waxed paper.
Combine Rice Krispies, coconut, powdered milk, confectioners' sugar and all fruit in a large bowl.
Combine shortening, and white chocolate in bowl microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes til soft . Stir until mixture is smooth.
Combine 1st chocolate mixture and Rice Krispies mixture.
Press into the prepared pan .Refrigerate. Once cool and set.
With 2nd white chocolate mixture ice the squares and sprinkle with additional coconut. Re chill.
Then can be cut in squares or broken into shaggy chunks.
I like the shaggy look...
