Sunday 16 February 2014

Red Carpet Cookies and a Giveaway! #ChexRedCarpet

I love watching the Oscars and the count down to the show on March 2 is already on at my house. I know a few of you might think that it's a little early to be thinking about the Oscars, especially with the Olympics still being on, but I need time to plan.

Every year I love to create fun food to serve while we watch the Oscars that is themed around at least one of the movies up for an award. This year is no different and my movie of choice of Gravity. I loved Sandra Bullock's performance and I loved the adrenaline that came from watching the movie - there wasn't much about it I didn't like.

Well there was one part I wish had been different, but I won't spoil it for those of you who haven't seen it yet....

At first I thought I might just get a few astronaut ice cream sandwiches. That would be easy and fun. But after tasting one, I knew that could not be only themed treat I'd serve. They are fun to think about, but I wouldn't write home about how they taste.


So I racked my brain a little more and came up with a new approach. Instead of serving something that astronauts might eat in outer space, I'll serve something that resembles something in outer space - a moon to be exact.



I know you're going to try these easy Chex Moon Cookies so read on for my recipe. And also read on for an opportunity to win a great prize pack - perfect to use the next time you're serving a special dessert.

Chex Moon Cookies - makes 12 - 16 cookies

4 cups Chex cereal, I used Honey Nut Chex
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup mini marshmallows or large marshmallows cut into smaller pieces
1/2 cup peanut butter or butterscotch chips

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2. Crush Chex cereal until fine and then combine with the sugar, peanut butter, butter, and egg. Batter will be wet but will bake into lovely cookies.

3. Roll mixture into balls, flatten, and place on the parchment lined cookie sheet.

4. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes and then remove from the oven. Top cookies with marshmallows and chips and bake another 5 minutes to allow the toppings to melt and resemble moon craters.

5. Cool Chex Moon Cookies and enjoy.

If you're looking for more great Chex recipes, try one of these delicious Chex snacks. I know there will be one you'll love.

And there is also a $1.00 off coupon for Chex cereals up for grabs too, so you can eat as much of the delicious gluten-free cereal as you like!

And now for the giveaway! Everything in the below picture (except for the fruit) is included in the Chex cereal dessert prize pack.


1 box of Rice Chex cereal, 1 box of Honey Nut Chex cereal, 1 Gourmet Settings Windermere Solid Spoon Server, 1 Pasabahce Lyric Ophelia Serving Bowl, 4 Home Essentials For Home Glass Dessert Bowls, 4 Microlux Microfiber Polyester Napkins, and 4 Attitudes Weave Metal Napkin Rings


To enter just do one or all three of the following:

"Like" Delish in a Dish on Facebook or tell me in a comment that you already do. 
"Follow" Delish in a Dish on Pinterest or tell me in a comment that you already do.
Tell me in a comment what movie(s) nominated for an Oscar you've enjoyed or would like to see.

Note: This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. You can enter this giveaway on multiple blogs, but may only win one prize. Look for #ChexRedCarpet for other blogs hosting this giveaway. Winner will be chosen by random draw on February 28, 2014.

“Disclosure: I am part of the Chex Mix Blogger Campaign with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.”

46 comments:

  1. I like you on Facebook already.

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  2. The only one I have seen is Dallas Buyers Club. It was a great movie!! One of the best I have seen.

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  7. I have watched the Oscar Nominated movie 'Her' and I'm looking forward to watching American Hustle.

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  8. I followed you on pinterest @ Pinterestedo

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  9. I liked you on facebook @Jaimee McAllister

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  10. Im not sure what movie I would nominate for an oscar. I want to see the Wolf of Wallstreet, mainly because I heard it has a record holding for the F bomb haha

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  12. like on facebook as Mark Villanueva and follow on pintrest as mvilmark

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  17. I want to see the new Movie Lone Survivor.

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  21. I follow you on both facebook and pinterest.

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  22. I have seen The Wolf Of Wall Street and i loved it!

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    1. Hi Suzi! congratulations you're the winner of this giveaway! I'll email you to get your mailing details. :)

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  24. I follow you on Pinterest (serendipitysuzi) beautiful.dreamer at gmail dot com

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  25. I already Liked Delish in a Dish on Facebook
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  26. I follow you on pinterest
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  27. I really want to see Gravity
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  28. I like you on FB already.
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  29. I follow you on Pinterest already.
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  30. I'd like to see 12 Years a Slave.
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  32. Following you on Pinterest.
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  33. I'd like to see American Hustle.
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  35. Following you on Pinterest.
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  36. I enjoyed watching 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle. Would also like to see Gravity.
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  37. I "Like" Delish in a Dish on Facebook. (Amy M)

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  38. A movie I would like to see is "12 Years a Slave".

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  39. I like you on Facebook as Angela Mitchell

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  40. I really enjoyed Gravity -- amazing visuals!

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  42. I like on facebook as ashley renee

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  43. I saw dallas buyers club and I'd LOVE to see it win! I thought it was awesome!

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