Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge. December 27, 2013 | Desserts There is something about the holidays that transports us to our childhood memories.
Perhaps it’s seeing old family ornaments hung on the tree. Or maybe it’s pulling out your grandmother’s Christmas china for a special dinner. Or maybe it’s just the simple gathering of loved ones and the inherent reminiscing that happens. No matter what the cause, this Christmas, as my husband and I were alone until Christmas night, I found myself thinking of my childhood, and inevitably of the treats we used to make as kids at that time of year. Coconut Cream Truffles. Spring is one of my favorite food times of the year because it’s perfectly acceptable to add coconut to every single dessert.
If you like coconut, these Coconut Cream Truffles are for you! I have a slight bone to pick with Hershey’s Kisses. My absolute favorite Kiss flavor is the Coconut Cream. Homemade Snickers Bars. Espresso Truffles - Java Cupcake. Espresso Truffles made from richly flavored espresso ganache covered in dark chocolate and crushed espresso flakes make for an indulgent dessert!
Every once in a while I surprise myself with the things I come up with. These espresso truffles are one of those surprises. Homemade Twix Bars (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Primal) If I’m going to eat candy, I’d much rather make it myself than buy it at a store.
That way, I know what’s in the food and it tastes a hundred times better! Of course, my kids love it too. Around Halloween, I enjoy pulling out the double boiler, melting some chocolate, whipping up a caramel and creating homemade treats. A friend recently sent me a box of Yummy Earth lollipops. My girls were thrilled! Homemade Twix Bars (Grain-Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten-Free) Ingredients For the crust: 2 cups almond flour4 tablespoons coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (this provides structure for the crust.
For the Caramel: 1/2 cup unsalted butter or ghee 1 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk. Brown Sugar Fudge. Foolproof Holiday Fudge. Hazelnut Truffle Fudge Recipe. Chocolate tahini caramel delights. Imagine a giant peanut butter cup... change the peanut butter into tahini-cashew butter. add a bite of caramel in the middle. turn it into an ice cream version. then make it vegan and raw. the final result is this recipe. i wanted to do something with the sesame seed butter we had, and also make a fancier spin on a PB cup. so here ya go. i hope you like them... okay, you'll love them. unless you're crazy, or have a phobia of chocolate (actually a legitimate disorder, it is called xocolatophobia). the raw caramel is also divine in the middle. i ate the extra on it's own with an organic apple. the ice cream part was actually a mistake, but the kind that makes things better (don't ya love those?
Popcorn and Caramel Chocolate Candy Cones. Popcorn and Caramel Chocolate Candy Cones I think my taste buds may be out of control.
They definitely need a time out. All I wanted was some popcorn but my taste buds took control and demanded something salty, sweet and crunchy. Then in no time I was eating these popcorn and caramel chocolate candy cones. If I could squeeze more in the title of these yummies I would include toffee bits too. Chocolate Philly Cream Cheese Fudge Recipe. Fantasy-ish Fudge Recipe. Classic fantasy fudge - so good, but oh-sooo bad.
It's an icon of holiday indulgence, and the rich, smooth chocolate squares are hard to resist. I love the way each bite feathers against the enamel of my teeth. I love the jolt of tooth-ache inspiring sweetness that dissipates before I know what hit me. That being said, I'm never the supplier - I never make it. I know what goes into a batch of fantasy fudge, and rarely have anything other than the chocolate on hand in my own kitchen - no Kraft marshmallow creme, no margarine, no huge quantities of white sugar, no evaporated milk.
Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut Fudge (aka Samoa Fudge) First, have you entered to win a new iPad?
Along with 9 other bloggers, I am giving away a new iPad for the New Year. As a way to say THANK YOU to all of you, for your support in this blogging adventure! {Click HERE to go enter the giveaway} Homemade Yummy Fudge Recipe. Ferrero Raffaello Candy Recipe. Traditional Toffee Recipe. Peanut Butter Buckeyes. Classic candy from Ohio.
Peanut Butter Buckeyes. Soft peanut butter filling dipped in chocolate! Be sure to make a batch for you next party! I had never heard of Buckeyes until my brother moved to Ohio and married an Ohio gal. Old-Fashioned Homemade Fudge Recipe. Welcome and thanks for visiting my blog!
Check out my Christmas House Tour and join me tomorrow, December 16, (2013) for an online cookie exchange! Link up your favorite treat with us tomorrow! This is a recipe that I have memorized and have made countless times. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Recipe. Oh the peanut butter cup. So simple, so unpretentious, and so heavenly. You might say well, why make peanut butter cups when you can buy them? Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Balls Recipe. Double peanut butter chocolate covered cake balls. Need I say more? If you ask me, peanut butter and chocolate is a match made in heaven. It’s a flavor combination I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. And ever since cake balls have come on the scene, I have enjoyed those tasty little treats. But what I haven’t loved is the fact that most recipes I’ve seen use a boxed cake mix and canned frosting. And, boy, was it worth the wait! Other than the little bit of extra time it takes to make the cake and frosting from scratch, it really is a simple recipe.