No-bake chocolate peanut butter crunch bars. There are many versions of these classic bars with crunchy, chewy, nutty and chocolatey layers. This recipe is adapted from one found at About.com. It is easy, so don't be put off by the number of steps. 1/2 tbsp plus 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup crunchy peanut butter Grease 9-by-6-inch baking dish and line with parchment sling.
Place 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 tablespoon butter in large, microwave-safe bowl. Scrape into prepared pan. Melt 1/2 cup butter with salt in medium pan on low heat. In small, microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips on medium power, about 1 minute. Place remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Use sling to remove block from pan. Star-tested by Susan Sampson. Lemon Blackberry Bars. I am not very good at buying people Christmas presents. And when I say not very good, I mean that it stresses me out to attempt to buy people gifts they might actually like. So in order to stick to my strengths and still give my family something they want, I decided to give them a choice of anything they want me to bake/cook while I'm home for the holidays. These blackberry lemon cheesecake bars are the choice of my father, who always asks me to make him lemon cheesecake without fail. I wanted to do something slightly different this time just to mix it up and not get bored making the same cheesecake for the fifth time, so I added some blackberries and put the cheesecake in bar form.
This allowed for better storage in the refrigerator, as well as a different component to the flavor profile of the familiar cheesecake. Preheat oven to 300°F. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Beat cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Layered Brownies - What Megan's Making. Layered Brownies If you’re looking for a rich, decadent dessert, these brownies would be perfect. They’re not in any way good for you, but they taste so absolutely delicious, it doesn’t even matter.
Thick fudgy brownies, cream cheese frosting, and a chocolate glaze on top. Three layers that combine into one incredible brownie. The recipe comes from one of my co-workers, Bob. Mike loves these brownies. The only thing lacking is the name. And if you look at the following picture, yes, I really did take them to Easter dinner like that. Katharine Hepburn's Brownies Recipe at Epicurious. Better-Than-Crack Brownies (Treats For Co-Irkers) Sometimes you come across a recipe that demands your immediate attention. Maybe you're sitting in rehab somewhere trying to find a substitute for crack. Maybe you're a suburban housewife who just needs a jolt of chocolate and peanut butter. I'm going to leave it up to you to decide which of the aforementioned I am, but in any event, I guarantee you that you're going to adore these treats. I'm hoping that the co-irkers adore them too.
I'm not even going to post the recipe here because I flagrantly and unabashedly stole it from Jessica at How Sweet It Is. I changed nothing in the recipe and the only additional thing you need to know is that you can pass any drug test after eating these. You may be able to practice some self restraint but I knew IMMEDIATELY that my will power was non existent, so I'll be shuffling these goodies off to work with hubby tomorrow.
Thanks Jessica for sharing such a great recipe! Salted Chocolate “Twix” Bars. We’re watching our friend’s cat right now, and it’s a lot of fun. Kramer and I want to get a pet so badly, but I just don’t think that I have the time, energy, or, frankly, money, to take care of an animal the way I would like to. For now, though, it’s just fun to pretend to have a pet for a week. His name is Eddie and he’s pretty funny. I’ve never had a cat before, but Kramer grew up with them so he’s more accustomed to their behavior than I am. My dog at home, Tessa, is always so interested in what you’re up to and even sleeps under the covers at the foot of the bed, which I love and miss so much!
Eddie, though, is very much his own man. These bars really do taste like Twix, and I’m not even exaggerating. Your ingredients. Combine your flour, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cut your cold butter into cubes and add to the flour. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until a course mixture forms. Mix in the water and the egg yolk until combined. Cook time: