Cherry "Dilly Bar" Inspired Treats

It's springtime, which means... 

DAIRY QUEEN time!

And, who doesn't love Dairy Queen?

From the "French Silk Pie" Blizzards, to the Hot Fudge/Marshmallow shakes, 

and CHERRY Dilly Bars... yummmmmmmm.

The cherry coating just "does me in" every year.

The dipped cones = a world of cherry goodness. 

So, when I found these CHERRY chips in the grocery store...

I knew I had to do something with them.

(Plus, they are made locally in Green Bay from "Eillien's Candies" - 

and I love buying local products.)

Don't they look so cute?

So... first up... 

I decided to make Red Velvet Cupcakes for my co-anchor's birthday,

 sprinkled with the cherry chips.

I just bought a box of cake mix, and followed the directions.

Then, took out a tub of cream cheese frosting... and used a piping bag.

Sprinkled the cherry chips on top - and... there ya go!

Super good and easy.

With the leftover chips... I decided to make

Cherry Rice Krispie Treats.

Now these... taste JUST like a cherry Dilly Bar - 

but with marshmallows in the middle :)

First up, melt 3 Tablespoons of butter on LOW heat.

Add 1 bag of BIG marshmallows.

Stir until they're all warm and smooth.

Next, take the pot OFF the burner.

Add 4-5 cups of Rice Krispies.

Then, add 1/2 cup of FROZEN cherry chips.

(I'd put them in the freezer for about 2 hours before you use them.)

Some of the chips will melt, and turn the mixture a pinkish/red.

The others, will stay WHOLE.

Spread into a pan.

Let them cool.

Oh man...

I think I could have eaten the entire pan in one sitting.

They are just so heavenly delicious - and remind me of summer.

Trust me...

If you love cherry Dilly Bars - you'll LOVE this recipe.