Brownie Cookies from 10.5 oz Envelope of Mix

I see lots of recipes that call for Brownie Cookies from an 18oz-ish box of mix. I like to buy the 10.5 oz envelopes instead, and since I know I'm not alone... I thought I'd help other folks out with the smaller recipe. With the holidays approaching, this is a nice starting point for cookies. Options: We can add nuts (chopped mixed in or on top), crushed candy canes (maybe top with a white candy melt once out of the oven and sprinkle with candy canes), M&M's, a frosting that firms up nicely, and of course festive sprinkles. Sounds like a little something for everyone:@)

I chose a whole pecan (walnuts would be good too), a dusting of powdered sugar, and plain chocolate. I also liked making them small, two or three bites. 

There is wiggle room on the baking time with these cookies. For softer cookies choose 9-10 minutes. If you like crisper cookies, add a couple extra minutes. If you're curious and think you'd like to make them for the holidays, I suggest making a test batch... It will help you figure out your favorite baking time, and I'm sure your crew would love to try them out:@)

Brownie Cookies from 10.5oz Mix

10.5 oz brownie mix

3 Tblsp vegetable oil

1 egg

2 Tblsp A/P flour

*Nuts optional

1. Mix everything together, let sit for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. *If adding nuts, they can be mixed into the batter or sprinkled on top of cookies before baking.
3. Add small (bing cherry size) dallops of dough to cookie sheets, 2" apart. I ended  up with about 28-30, 2" wide cookies.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 9-10 minutes. 
5. Remove from oven, let sit on sheet for a couple minutes, then remove to cooling rack.
6. Store in air tight container.

Enjoy a cookie and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies & other pink desserts...

I seem to always have a pouch of brownie mix in the cabinet, it's my one favorite store bought mix. And then my coworker picked up Red Velvet Peanut Butter Cups on clearance after Valentine's Day... So I just had to try some Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. I'm guessing the pink topped candy is out for Easter, and there's green at Halloween... So this is a fun way to add a little something-something extra to a favorite sweet snack:@) I used some pink, some regular peanut butter cups, and made some plain brownies. And we all know sprinkles make it a party...

Best Tips: If using cupcake liners, be sure to use the foil ones. Paper will stick. If using sprinkles, for best presentation, shake them on before adding the peanut butter cups, let's all learn from Lynn's mistakes...

Whether it's a Barbie birthday, 

planning for Easter,

or dreaming of spring...

Other Pink Desserts:

Two ingredient Strawberry Cupcakes, Pink Jello Fluff, Chocolate Covered Marshmallows, Sugar Cookies with Jello Frosting

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Your favorite brownie mix

Ingredients called for in the mix

Unwrapped Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups

Foil liners

1. Make brownie batter.
2. Place liners in cupcake tin.
3. Fill liner about half way, not more.
4. Variable: Baking time... I did 350 for 25-27 minutes. You'll have to try to gauge doneness as best you can, a test batch is always a good idea before a party:@)
5. Remove to rack to cool.

Pour a cuppa, enjoy a snack and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

Chunky Monkey Brownies -One Ripe Banana Recipe

I grabbed a quick pic of these Chunky Monkey Brownies just so I could share the idea with Ma after the holidays, didn't plan to post it, but here we are... Super simple, just substitute the oil with mashed banana and top them with salted roasted peanuts. Trust me folks, the salt really makes these brownies pop with flavor:@) This is another great way to use up that one ripe banana on the counter. What if it's a smaller one and it doesn't fill the 1/3 cup? Top it off with the oil. Easy-peasy. These brownies were thoroughly enjoyed by my crew at dinner. I do think they are best eaten the day made, but doubt that will be an issue!

Chunky Monkey Brownies from Mix

8x8 brownie mix

Plus ingredients called for, except...

1. Fill measuring cup for oil with mashed banana. Top with oil if needed to fill cup.
2. Mix brownies, pour batter into 8x8 baking dish.
3. Rough chop as many dry roasted salted peanuts as desired, sprinkle on batter.
4. Bake per package instructions.
5. Cool and serve.

Enjoy a treat and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Chunky Monkey One Ripe Banana Muffins -Use it up...

If we buy bananas we know one thing for sure, they can ripen quickly. And as Halloween approaches, we also might have some leftover candy to use up... May I suggest a small (or large) batch of Chunky Monkey One Ripe Banana Muffins. They are surprisingly good and call for minimal ingredients. The banana simply gets mashed with a fork, and I mixed the batter with that fork too. Paper cupcake liners help make clean-up easy. This is a nice recipe to use up that last one ripe banana folks:@)

This is a variation of two recipes previously posted, One Banana Muffins and Chunky Monkey Jiffy Mix Corn Muffins. Even easier, buy a banana muffin mix and add a peanut butter cup:@)

Speaking of monkeys...

I bought a new coffee mug for the office:@)

Yep, that about sums things up.

One Ripe Banana Chunky Monkey Muffins

One large banana

1/4 C sugar

1 egg

2 1/2 Tblsp butter, melted

1/2 C A/P flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

Pinch salt-optional -I used salted butter instead

One unwrapped miniature peanut butter cup for each muffin

1. Mash banana in medium bowl.
2. Stir in sugar, egg and butter.
3. Add flour and baking powder, mix well.
4. Pour into paper lined muffin tin. Plan on about 5-6 muffins.
5. Add peanut butter cup to each muffin, slightly push down.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool and enjoy!

Let's use it up and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

I thought it might be fun to a add a little fall flavor to my favorite Ghirardelli cookie recipe, and these Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies disappeared pretty quickly. How much pumpkin spice to use? Well, say it with me now... You know your crowd. Love pumpkin spice? Add 2 tsp. Spice mix a little old? Add 2 tsp (and please replace it. I feel pumpkin spice loses it's potency a lot faster then other spices). Otherwise, cut back a bit to just add a hint of warmth. This is really just a nice excuse to whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and in my world that's comforting, and never a bad thing:@)

Want to really amp up the flavor? Use all chocolate chips then add a drizzle of melted white chocolate to the tops. Immediately sprinkle with pumpkin spice while it's still wet so the spices stick.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 C butter, softened
3/4 C sugar
3/4 C brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 - 2 tsp pumpkin spice
2 1/4 C A/P flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt (if using unsalted butter)
up to 2 C of chocolate chips-I mixed white and semi-sweet

1. Cream butter and sugars.
2. Add eggs, vanilla, pumpkin spice, mix well.
3. Add flour, baking soda and salt (if using). Mix until just incorporated.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets, about 2" apart.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove to cooling rack.

Enjoy a cookie and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

Volunteer Sunflower, Basil Salt, Eagles Platter and $1.25 K-Cups...

I didn't plant any sunflowers this year, but I was tickled to find one growing in the box I had zucchini:@) I'm guessing a critter dropped a seed, but as soon as I recognized the leaves I was curious to see what the flower looked like. The plant is about 24" tall, and a very pretty hint of early fall:@)

As the garden winds down for the season... How about preserving a little taste of summer by making some Basil Salt. Use it like any seasoned salt, and it's especially good with tomatoes.:@)

Here is this year's plastic serving plate Eagles design at Dollar Tree. Still has the fluted edge, it's thin plastic, but would certainly serve us well for a few football parties or tailgating trips.

$1.25 Eagles ceramic coasters:

Fan cave anyone???

They also have name brand hot cocoa k-cups... Great stocking stuffers or gifts to put on the desk of coworkers folks:@) They won't be around for long, I'm sure it was just a buyout. 

Grab it when you see it, and

Have a Great Weekend:@)

National Zucchini Day! Zucchini Brownies

Did you know that tomorrow, August 8th, is National Zucchini Day? Gotta love it:@) If a neighbor happened to leave a bag of big beautiful zukes on your doorstep, don't fret, let's put them to good use and whip up some Zucchini Brownies. Super simple, start with your favorite brownie mix, use the ingredients called for on the label, and add some grated zucchini. That's it folks... The zucchini adds moisture, and you may find these a tad more cake like. But I have to say, as someone that has a tendency to over-bake brownies, I thought these were great, and they freeze very well.

Notes: Don't sweat the zucchini measurement, just grate a small one or help use up a monster club, anywhere from 3/4-1 C will work without a problem. I made an 8x8 mix and used about 3/4C, 9x13 would be about a cup. Peel the zucchini if desired, but I'm always tickled by the green specs in sweets:@)

📌My Zucchini Pinterest Board here.

Zucchini Brownies

Your favorite mix + ingredients called for

3/4-1 C grated zucchini

1. Mix up the brownies, fold in the zucchini.
2. Pour into pan with greased bottom.
3. Bake per instructions on package, or until toothpick comes out barely wet.
4. Cool and frost if desired.

🌻Enjoy a snack and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

S'mores Dip

We all love the ooey gooey s'mores we make over the campfire, but don't always have a fire available:@) This super simple S'mores Dip starts with melted chocolate chips, then I toasted the marshmallows under the broiler. Use your favorite chips, milk chocolate would be traditional, I had semi-sweet in the house. Is it a special occasion or holiday? Maybe add some birthday or seasonal sprinkles once out of the oven. And of course the dip gets served with graham crackers. We can always add pretzels, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, apple slices or celery if desired. The best part, make as much or as little as you'd like (this is my 5" mini pie dish). Good stuff folks...

One Note: This is a treat that has to be watched carefully though... There's always a chance the marshmallows puff up and expand, we don't want them hitting the broiler element. Tailgating? I'd make them in a foil pan at home, then just reheat on the grill until the chocolate re-melts.

S'mores Dip

Chocolate chips

Mini marshmallows

Sprinkles-optional

Graham crackers or other dippers

1. Place chips in baking dish. 11-ish oz bag will fit in anywhere from a 9" pie plate to a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
2. Melt chips in microwave or oven, stir until smooth. I used the microwave at 20 second increments.
3. Cover chocolate with marshmallows.
4. Place under 400 degree pre-heated broiler. Watch carefully, remove from oven when marshmallows are toasted and brown.
5. Serve with dippers.

Enjoy a snack and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake

Did you know today is National Chocolate Chip Day? In honor of that I thought I'd re-post a pretty darn good cake...

I like chocolate covered strawberries and figured not only would this Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake be a little easier, the extra sugar would help sweeten up the first strawberries of the year. We really enjoyed this cake and thought it was the perfect little dessert for a casual Sunday dinner. Truthfully, I think it would be perfect any time of day and suggest tucking this recipe away for a special brunch or occasion.

We have lots of options here... The original recipe comes from Martha Stewart and she sprinkles an additional 1-2 Tblsp of sugar over the berries before baking, I didn't do that but think sanding sugar would be pretty. You can top it with a sprinkling of powdered sugar before serving if desired. The chocolate chips were an addition from another blogger, and I think they were a good idea:@) She also subbed half yogurt instead of all butter, I used butter.

I'd say this was absolutely perfect as soon as it cooled off fresh out of the oven. The top was crispy, the chocolate chips were still soft and the berries tender and gooey. It's written that this cake stores well, but I think it's best eaten as soon as possible-share it with the neighbors if you have any leftover!

The cake almost has the appearance of a cobbler with the way it bubbles up around the berries. I happened to have a 10" pie plate so that's what I used, or use any similar sized baking dish.

I think you'll like this if you try it folks, 

we sure did:@)

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake-adapted from Martha Stewart
1 1/2 C A/P flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
6 Tblsp butter
1 C sugar, plus two for sprinkling over the berries before baking-optional
1 egg
1/2 C milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 C chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling on top
1 quart strawberries, washed, hulled and cut in half-you may not use all of them

1. Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
2. Add egg and mix well, add milk and vanilla, mix well.
3. Add flour, baking powder and salt, mix until just combined. Ideally the dry ingredients would be sifted first.
4. Stir chocolate chips into batter. 
5. Pour batter into a well greased 10" pie plate or baking dish. 
6. Arrange strawberries, cut side down, all over the top. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips, let them fall between the berries.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes then turn the oven down to 325 and bake an additional 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 
8. Cool and serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Eat well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Bunnies in the Garden -Chocolate Covered Peeps

I wanted to share a simple idea to add to the dessert buffet or charcuterie board... These Bunnies in the Garden, aka Chocolate Covered Peeps come together quickly and can be decorated in any seasonal sprinkles. I used semi-sweet chocolate and some green jimmies for the 'garden' look, but white chocolate works well too. Have some candy melts? Yep, even easier. This would be a cute project for the kids to make, they could leave some out for the Easter Bunny... I think finding a nibbled ear in the morning might give them a chuckle:@)

Chocolate Covered Peeps

1. Separate Peeps.
2. Melt chocolate in small bowl or cup in microwave. Stir until smooth.
3. Dip Peep into chocolate, then into sprinkles.
4. Place on wax or parchment paper until chocolate firms back up.

🐰Make something just for fun, and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Chunky Bar Inspired Stuffed Celery

Here's another great idea for an easy party munchie or charcuterie board addition... These Chunky Bar Inspired Stuffed Celery Sticks combine all the great flavors of a favorite candy bar, while adding the refreshing cool crunch of celery. Good stuff folks. We have two options, either add both raisins and chocolate chips to the peanut butter, or, use Raisinets as I did here. This is a quick treat that the kids can help make, or even better... Make for themselves:@)

This makes 15 flavor combinations for stuffed celery!

Chunky Bar Inspired Stuffed Celery

Celery stalks, washed, dried and cut to desired length

Peanut butter

Chocolate chips

Raisins

~or~ Raisinets instead of chips and raisins

1. Stuff the center of the celery with peanut butter. A disposable icing bag helps make it quicker and neater.
2. Sprinkle top of peanut butter with chocolate chips and raisins ~or~ Raisinets.
3. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
4. Yep, easy-peasy...

Enjoy a snack and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Candy Cane and M&M Cookies -aka Leftover Christmas Candy Cookies

Sometimes towards the end of the holidays I end up with leftover candy. Maybe not enough to make a whole batch of cookies or take to the office, but I still want to do something with it... These Candy Cane and M&M Cookies make a small batch of about 6 full size cookies, and are pretty darn tasty! I was determined to make a successful batch of candy cane cookies after Frosty's Really Bad Day bloggy blooper a couple years ago here:@) These cookies would be perfect with a nice cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee.

Barbie says, let's use up the last of the goodies before the diets start in the new year😉

Candy Cane and M&M Cookies-6 Cookie Recipe

2 Tblsp butter, softened

2 Tblsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla

1 egg yolk

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 C A/P flour

2 candy canes crushed

1/4 C M&M's

1. Cream butter and brown sugar.
2. Add vanilla and egg yolk, mix well.
3. Add baking soda and flour, mix until incorporated.
4. Hand stir in the candy canes and M&M's.
5. Drop by tablespoon (I used a cookie scoop) onto parchment lined baking sheets.
6. Bake at 375 degrees 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven, allow to sit on sheet for a couple minutes, remove to rack to cool completely.

Enjoy a cookie and have a happy day:@)

Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies (or Candy) -No Bake, Fast, Easy and Good!

Sometimes I find a recipe that's been around forever and has many different names and variations. That sounds like the case with these Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies. But no matter what you call them, (No-Bake Num-Nums here:@), if you're looking for an easy sweet treat that comes together quickly, ~and~ that the kids can help make... Don't hesitate to give these a try folks. Do I consider them cookies or candy? I probably lean more towards candy, but they are a great addition to the cookie tray or charcuterie board. Why not mix things up and make half white chocolate, half milk chocolate. Or how about using chunky peanut butter, or they even suggest different cereals. I'd like to add some pretzels, anything goes...

And my best tip: To absolutely ensure ease of melting and a fun experience, make them with candy melts. They work great and there are some good quality brands at the stores these days:@) Recipe is easily cut in half. Sprinkles are optional, and of course, change up the color for any holiday, occasion, or sporting event🏈🏈🏈

 I was truly surprised by how much I liked these little treats!

Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies-from Taste of Home

1 package white chocolate chips or candy melts (10-12 oz)

1/4 C peanut butter

1 C mini marshmallows

1 C rice krispy cereal

1 C salted peanuts

Optional-Sprinkles or M&M's for decoration

1. In large bowl, melt chips in microwave.
2. Stir in peanut butter.
3. Stir in everything else.
4. Drop by spoonful onto wax paper lined baking sheets. Top with sprinkles or M&M's if desired.
5. Allow to firm up. Store in air tight container.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crushed Cinnamon Candy

Here's an easy way to elevate a crowd favorite, these Chocolate Chip Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle and Crushed Cinnamon Candy make very pretty holiday cookies. The cinnamon adds just a hint of flavor, while the pretty red color may just make them the star of the cookie tray. I'm still a big fan of disposable icing bags for melting chocolate or candy melts in the microwave, simply cut the tip off and drizzle away. My co-worker said they were too pretty to eat... We ate them any way:@)

You know you want some:@)

Chocolate Chip Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle and Crushed Cinnamon Candy

1. Bake your favorite chocolate chip cookies-Ghirardelli recipe for us
2. Melt white chocolate or candy melts, drizzle on cooled cookies.
3. I hit the candy with a hammer while still wrapped, sprinkle candy on wet melted chocolate.
4. Pour a cuppa and enjoy!

Happy Holiday Baking:@)

Rolo Vanilla Wafer Cookies

Even though these little Rolo Vanilla Wafer Cookies do go into the oven to get heated up, technically, I consider this a no-bake treat. It's a cookie project that comes together pretty quickly, and can be decorated for any holiday or occasion by simply changing the sprinkles color. Please do plan time to allow the candy to firm back up before storing though. This is also a great idea to use up some extra Halloween or Christmas candy. Ooooh, melted chocolate and caramel, you know you want some:@)

For size reference: I used mini vanilla wafers from Dollar Tree, they are extra gooey on the sides... This is a project kids should be able to help make, especially unwrapping the candy and placing the cookies on the baking sheet. Why not pour a cup of hot chocolate, put on some music, and create a memory:@)

Other variations:

Holiday Rolo Pretzels

Rolo Pretzels with Toasted Marshmallow

Num-Num:@)

Rolo Vanilla Wafer Cookies

Vanilla Wafers, 2 for each cookie

Rolos, unwrapped, 1 for each cookie

Sprinkles or nonpareils optional

1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place cookies upside down (flat side up) on sheet.
3. Top each cookie with a Rolo.
4. Bake for 4 minutes, remove from oven.
5. Gently press second cookie on top.
6. Add sprinkles if desired, either shake on or dip sides of cookie into a bowl of sprinkles.
7. Cool thoroughly.

Enjoy a cookie and have a happy day:@)

Nordic Ware Pumpkin Loaf Pan Hack -Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fall

I think we all love the fun look of Nordic Ware bundt and loaf pans, but... They are expensive and can take up ~a lot~ of precious storage space... So I decided to make a little loaf cake and add my own pumpkin cupcakes to the top. I think it turned out kinda cute:@) For this project I just used a store bought cake mix and two small containers of icing from Dollar Tree, chocolate and an orange colored vanilla. Using a loaf pan leaves extra batter for about four cupcakes, which I turned into the pumpkins. 

1. Add frosting to the loaf cake. 
2. Place a cupcake on top. I used a large circle 2A Wilton icing tip and disposable icing bag. Start at the bottom and run lines of icing up to the top.
3. Cut some off the bottom of a second cupcake. Cut a little off the back of the cupcake and nestle it up next to the big pumpkin. Ice the smaller pumpkin.
4. The tendrils are fruit flavored jellied candy, rolled thin and cut with a knife. There is also a wider piece on top of each pumpkin to represent a leaf.
5. My colorful leaf sprinkles are from Wilton, I got them years ago.

My inspiration:

Halloween?

Add a Jack-O-Lantern face...

Also great for Thanksgiving,

or honestly, any ole fall day:@)

Make something just for fun, 

and Have a Happy Day:@)

Zucchini Muffins with White Chocolate Chips & Pumpkin Spice

Last year I found a pretty perfect zucchini muffin recipe, so I decided to see if I could start with those good bones, and change the flavors up just a bit. And I don't know about you, but I'm ready for pumpkin season... So here we have Zucchini Muffins with White Chocolate Chips and Pumpkin Spice. You are welcome:@) These muffins will be sweet as listed, there is plenty of room to cut back on the sugar if you'd like to. This was a nice snack that disappeared quickly at the office!

Zucchini Muffins with White Chocolate Chips & Pumpkin Spice

1 1/2 C A/P flour-I subbed 1/2 C whole wheat

3/4 C sugar-can reduce by up to 1/4 C

1 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg, beaten

1/2 C vegetable oil-I subbed 1/4 C unsweetened applesauce

1/4 C milk

1 tsp vanilla

1 C shredded zucchini

1 C white chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease or line with paper, 12 cupcake pan.
2. Mix flour, sugar, soda, pumpkin spice and salt.
3. Mix egg (applesauce if using), oil, milk and vanilla. Stir wet into dry until just moistened.
4. Fold in zucchini and chips.
5. Fill cupcake pan a little less than 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

10" Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza -National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day August 4th

Did you know there is a National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? News to me, but yea, I like it! It's this Friday, August 4th. Obviously, I love to incorporate both blogs whenever possible and Barbie is ~just a tad~ popular right now... So once again, my sons were great sports, and yes, this was the birthday dessert for a grown man. I believe the comment was, "I only see a cookie"... My sons are the best:@) Use a 10" skillet and your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, but simply make 1/4th of it. It's that easy folks.

My icing is Pillsbury Hot Pink Funfetti...

There are colors for any occasion.

Whatever you're trying to write...

My best suggestion is to

only draw it once.

Exude confidence and make it great!

I tried to go back over the B, eh.

The kitchen can smell fear folks...

10" Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza

1/4 C butter, softened

1/4 C brown sugar

2 T sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 egg-just estimate

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 C + 1 T A/P flour

Chocolate chips, at least 1/2 C but you know your crowd:@)

1. Cream butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
2. Add dry, mix until just combined.
3. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Scoop onto 10" skillet, spread to about 1/2" from edge.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12-15 minutes or until center is mostly set.
6. Remove skillet to cooling rack. Allow to completely cool.
7. Add icing to disposable icing bag with tip(s) and decorate as desired. I used a Wilton 2A wide circle. Shake on sprinkles... And it's a party!!!

Make something just for fun and have a happy day:@)

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dipped Marshmallows

I love these Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dipped Marshmallows for several reasons... The chocolate gets melted in the microwave, so kids can make them. They are a tasty no-bake dessert that comes together quickly. We all know chocolate and peanut butter go together really well, and... The addition of sprinkles just makes it feel like a party:@) I've used red, white and blue here, multi-colored would be perfect for birthdays, and holiday colors are ~usually~ available. Speaking of availability, I couldn't find RW&B sprinkles? Anywhere??? Ended up buying a summer holiday funfetti icing and used those sprinkles. 

Great treat for a Phillies baseball game too.

As a point of reference,

3 Tblsp chocolate chips and

1 Tblsp peanut butter,

makes approximately 10-12 regular size marshmallows.

Barbie party?

And we had to make some pink,

just for fun:@)

Leftover mixture?

Drizzle some between two Ritz type crackers:@)

Another variation,

I've shared Team Colored Candy Coated Marshmallows in the past:

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dipped Marshmallows

Ratio = 3 parts chocolate chips to 1 part peanut butter

1. Add chocolate and peanut butter to microwave safe dish. Heat on high at 20 second increments, stirring between each until smooth.
2. Add skewer or food pick to marshmallow, dip in mixture, dip in sprinkles if desired. Place each on wax or parchment paper, or silicone mat.
3. Allow chocolate to set. You may need to place in refrigerator for a bit, I left mine out at room temperature.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

Peanut-ty Rice Krispie Treats

These Nutty Rice Krispie Treats are a creamier sweet version of the classic. What makes them different than original krispie treats is, melted white chocolate holds them together, while the marshmallows get folded in at the end. They also call for peanut butter and peanuts. The peanuts help balance out the sweet a bit, but make no mistake, these are a rich snack folks. My best tip... Make them ~small~. People can always go back for seconds and there will be more to go around:@) 

As written, the recipe seems more like candy to me. 

There's plenty of chocolate to add additional cereal and/or peanuts. 

More cereal would make them a little more like cookies.

Variations of this idea have been around for ages, 

my simple addition, add some holiday sprinkles, or colored M&M's to the top. 

Here we're ready for St. Patrick's Day and Easter:@)

Nutty Rice Krispie Treats-from Taste of Home

10-12 oz bag white chocolate chips

1/4 C peanut butter, either creamy or chunky

1 C miniature marshmallows

1 C salted roasted peanuts

1 C rice krispie cereal

decorations for top if desired

1. Either, melt chips in large bowl in microwave, then stir in peanut butter ~or~ add chips and peanut butter to non-stick skillet on stove and melt over very low heat. I used the skillet.
2. Gently fold in everything else until well mixed.
3. Drop by spoonful onto wax paper or silicone mat.
4. Add sprinkles, colored sugar, candy, coconut, etc. to top if using.
5. Allow to cool and firm up.
6. Store in airtight container.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

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