Monster Claws {Baked Chicken Tenders}

Noah is our little monster (at 6 months). He loves to growl when we ask him what a monster says. He’s so funny!

And these are his sweet, adorable little claws.

Not the monster and claws you were originally expecting to see huh? Well, I’ll get to those. There are just thousands, yes thousands, of pictures of our little man so I can always seem to find an appropriate one (or two or three) for almost any post or story I want to write. And I just can’t resist sharing them with you all.

A lot of the time when I see something really cute and creative, it just doesn’t end up looking as great when I make them. Happily, this was not the case when I made these Monster Claws for dinner recently. They really do look like severed monster fingers. Not only did they look good but they tasted great too. The cornflakes provided a nice crunch so that they almost seemed fried and were still pretty healthy. I’m sure any kiddo would love helping make and eat these creepy little fingers.

Monster Claws
recipe from Halloween Food, Fun & Crafts

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, divided (I used a garlic seasoning)
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch strips
1 1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed
2 Tbsp. green onion, chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into triangles

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Butterscotch or Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies {12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies}

Around Christmastime a huge controversy rages in our house. It’s intense and we just can’t agree. We plead our cases but we just can’t relate. What is all this drama about? It’s all over butterscotch. Joel is a huge fan of it but me, not so much. When I really thought about it I realized a lot of his favorite desserts and family classics revolve around butterscotch. Monkey bread, butterscotch pudding and these cookies have graced special occasions as he grew up so they seem to have a special place in his heart. So I always fold. But this year, I’m making my favorite cornfake cookie too. I personally love anything with peanut butter so the peanut butter version were always a favorite of mine growing up.

What’s so great about these cookies is that both versions can be made from start to finish in about 5 minutes. I always seem to be attracted to the more intricate cookies at Christmas so these are great when you need to add a quick, easy cookie to your list to even out the work load. And I’m pretty sure I might have to deal with a  temper tantrum (from the 26 year old, not the 1 year old) if I didn’t make these.

Which do you prefer, butterscotch or peanut butter?

Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies

12 oz. butterscotch chips
4 Tbsp. peanut butter
4 cups cornflakes

Melt butterscotch and peanut butter together. Stir in cornflakes. Drop on waxed paper.

Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups cornflakes

Cook sugar and corn syrup in a large pan until sugar has melted. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. Stir in cornflakes and drop onto waxed paper.

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