Bear Squares Recipes

PEAR DESSERT SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the pears, 1 tablespoon flour and apple juice concentrate. Spoon into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining flour. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over pears., Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until pears are lightly browned. Serve warm or chilled. Cut into squares; top with whipped topping and cinnamon.

BEAR SQUARES

Steps:

• Lightly grease or butter a 9x13 Pan.
• In a bowl combine cereal, raisins and 1 Cup of marshmallows.
• In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, 3 tablespoons of butter and remaining 3 cups marshmallows and stir over low heat just until melted and smooth.
• Immediately pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture in a bowl, and stir until well blended (It will leave the sides of the bowl when ready).
• Scrape the mixture into the prepared 9x13 pan and press into an even layer.
• While still warm, place the bear-shaped cookies waist deep, into cereal mixture spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart.
• Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving. Make sure each bar has a bear on it.