Peanut Butter Bars I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons peanut butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
• in a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. spread over the prepared crust. refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Heart Shaped Whole Wheat Mini Calzones

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• dough:
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• cooking spray
• filling:
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup light cream cheese, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• combine whole wheat flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer; make a well in the center of flour mixture.
• mix water, olive oil, and honey together in a separate bowl; sprinkle yeast over water mixture. let stand without stirring until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
• pour yeast mixture into well of the flour mixture; mix on low setting using paddle beater until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. replace paddle beater with dough hook and beat dough on low setting for 10 minutes.
• spray the inside of a large bowl with cooking spray.
• transfer dough to the prepared bowl; cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm area at least 30 minutes (1 hour for better texture).
• divide dough into two balls; knead each by hand for about 1 minute.
• spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
• roll each dough ball out with a rolling pin onto the prepared baking sheets about 1/4 inch thick. cut dough into an even number of hearts using heart-shaped cookie cutters.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; cook on high in microwave until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
• mix cooked broccoli, chicken, and cream cheese together in a bowl. spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons filling into the center of a heart; top with another heart. seal edges together by pressing around the heart with a fork. repeat with remaining filling and hearts.
• bake in the preheated oven until hearts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and the butter stirring occasionally until smooth. remove from heat and set aside to cool. in a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. stir in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture until well mixed. combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture. fold in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips. cover dough and chill for at least an hour or overnight.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls. place on ungreased cookie sheets so they are 2 inches apart.
• bake for 9 to 11 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Piereth Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 cup grated semisweet chocolate, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, cream together butter or margarine and sugar. in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. stir in melted chocolate, then beat in the eggs one at a time. stir in almonds. pour mixture into pastry shell and chill in refrigerator.
• prepare pudding mix according to package directions. pour pudding over chocolate layer, then spread whipped topping over pudding. sprinkle with grated chocolate. chill several hours before serving.

Malted Chocolate Popcorn With Robin's Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 6 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups crushed corn flakes
• 1 (10 ounce) bag egg-shaped malted milk balls (such as whoppers® robin eggs)
• 2 (6 ounce) packages chocolate baking squares
• 3 tablespoons malted milk powder
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• mix popcorn, corn flakes, and malted milk balls in a large bowl.
• place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. microwave until chocolate is completely melted, stirring after each 1-minute interval. stir malted milk powder and shortening through the melted chocolate until smooth.
• pour chocolate mixture over popcorn mixture; toss to evenly coat. spread popcorn mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. break apart and store in an airtight container.

Pumpkin Apple Pie Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
• 2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2/3 cup crushed ice cubes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• place apple in a plastic microwave-safe bowl; pour in enough water to cover 1/4-inch of the bottom of bowl. partially cover bowl with a lid or paper towel. microwave in 1 minute intervals until apple is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. freeze apple in the same container with water until solid, 2 hours to overnight.
• blend frozen apple, almond milk, and pumpkin puree in a blender until smooth; add brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. blend until smooth. add ice and blend until smooth.

Microwave Corn On The Cob

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 ear corn, husked and cleaned

Recipe

Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• wet a paper towel, and wring out. wrap the ear of corn in the moist towel, and place on a dinner plate. cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. carefully remove paper towel, and enjoy!

Microwave Popcorn

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a cup or small bowl, mix together the unpopped popcorn and oil. pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
• cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.

Peppermint Brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 pounds chocolate
• 30 small peppermint candy canes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil.
• place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• place candy canes in a plastic bag, or between two pieces of waxed paper. using a mallet or rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks. stir peppermint into melted chocolate. spread evenly in pan, and chill until set, about 1 hour. break into pieces by slamming pan on counter.

Cake Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
• 1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. when cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
• melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. place on waxed paper to set.