The Lizard finally settled on Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake for his birthday, which is just fine with me. My family’s love of chocolate and peanut butter is practically legend. As if chocolate peanut butter cake and peanut butter frosting weren’t enough, I covered the top with chocolate ganache and threw some chopped peanut butter cups on top.
Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake!)
I was actually worried the family would devour it before I had a chance to photograph it, because I left the house for several hours, while the Hippie Chick and I attended a bridal shower. You never know what will happen to those unattended treats in a houseful of boys.
Monster Cookies
My latest new Food Blogger Problem involves my children, and their propensity to volunteer me to make cookies for all their parties and activities. This time, the offspring gave me notice, multiple reminders, and even recipe suggestions.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Cookies are so delicious with a little chocolate on top! I love to add Hershey’s kisses to my favorite peanut butter cookie recipe to make them extra special.
Buckeyes
Make some buckeyes for the big game! The buckeye recipe calls for chocolate, peanut butter, and no baking.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
On the bright side, the New Years Eve snacks will be infinitesimally better than they used to be. Because old me just opened a bag of chips, but new me will take time to make these pretzel bites.
Fluffernutter Cookies
Pin ItI remember one year when I was a kid, my parents took advantage of a deal at a local pizza joint. I don’t remember the deal exactly, but I do remember that it involved a pitcher of root beer. The upshot is, we had pizza and root beer about once a month that year. [Read On]
Scotcheroos and the Rice Krispies Treat Death Match
Pin ItHave you ever wondered how a person might find themselves embroiled in a serious Rice Krispies Treat Death Match? Well, let me tell you. A few months ago, an innocent remark by me about my favorite Rice Krispies treats, namely the Scotcheroos, was met by some serious resistance by my cousin, who lives several [Read On]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Pin ItThe teenage boys went on a camping trip with the youth group at church this weekend, leaving Robb and I home alone with the princess. It’s a good thing she is not an only child, because she pretty much gets spoiled rotten when she’s the only one home. Let’s just say, she has her [Read On]
Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake!)
Pin It An easy no-bake recipe for peanut butter bars with chocolate frosting. Source: Bakerlady Some days were made for baking. When it’s cool outside, and you have lots of un-interrupted time and lots of fresh produce in your fridge, there is nothing better than spending a few hours creating marvelous meals and desserts. The [Read On]
Easter Snack Nests
For some reason, coming up with a good Easter recipe to make has been hurting my brain. I bought these Reese’s Pieces Eggs, which are rather fantastic and hard to resist, and I knew I wanted to use them somehow. Chocolate… peanut butter… pretzels… Easter… AND Reese’s candy! It’s perfect!
Peanut Butter Krispie Cookies
Pin ItA recipe for a crispy peanut butter cookie with crisped rice cereal. Source: I found this recipe at Picky Palate, but changed it slightly to suit my purposes. And my pantry. Yield: About 2-3 dozen I chose and discarded about 10 recipes last night. I guess some days you just can’t find what you [Read On]
Nutella No-Bake Cookies
Pin ItAn easy recipe for a no-bake cookie with Nutella, chocolate, and peanut butter. Source: Shugary Sweets, where it is listed as a most popular post. Yield: About 3-4 dozen cookies, depending on size Some days were made for no-bake cookies. I mean, what other cookie can you start and finish within 20 minutes? I [Read On]
Peanut Butter Banana and Honey Cookies
Pin ItAn oaty peanut butter cookie with honey and banana, drizzled with a peanut butter and honey glaze. Source: Two Peas and Their Pod, one of my favorite sites for all kinds of fun recipes. Yield: about 3 dozen cookies It’s been a while since I made cookies, mostly because I wanted to eat them [Read On]
Peanut Butter Sandwich
Pin ItMy most requested cookie recipe to date! Peanut butter cookies sandwiched with peanut butter frosting. The little neighbor girl said, “I can’t stop thinking about those cookies!” Source: Our Best Bites website, linked below. My neighbor sent me the link. Thanks a lot, Jen! Yield: 5-6 dozen regular cookies, or 2.5 – 3 sandwiches. [Read On]






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