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The Gourmet Crispy Treat Guide - Add High Profit Crispy Treats to Your Menu!
Sale Price: $27.00 Original Price: $54.00

Need a high margin product to add to your menu? Crispy treats are it!

45 gourmet rice crispy treat recipes, pro tips from professional bakers, cereal variations, and a full cottage food business guide — everything you need to make bakery-level treats at home or sell at your farmers market.

What's inside (70+ pages):

  • 45 flavor variations including Chocolate Lovers, Fruity & Fun, Seasonal & Holiday, and more

  • 12 cereal variations — Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Krispies, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and more

  • The two-marshmallow method for gooey bakery-level texture

  • Brown butter upgrade step-by-step

  • Storage, make-ahead, and scaling tips

  • Full cottage food business section — pricing, packaging, and market tips

  • Dietary swaps, troubleshooting guide, and recipe index

PDF delivered instantly after purchase. Print at home or use on any device.

Family at the Table Blog

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Costs

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I Paid The Deposit!!

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