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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
• 1 pint small cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons finely shredded basil leaves
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat-milk feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 hr 16 mins


• toss chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil together in a large mixing bowl.
• put honey in a small glass bowl; heat in microwave 30 seconds. stir garlic, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt with the honey to make a dressing; pour over the chickpea salad and toss to coat.
• cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap. refrigerate salad for 1 hour before serving.

Chocolate Eclair

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers
• 1 (16 ounce) container chocolate frosting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large bowl, combine pudding mix and confectioners' sugar. whisk in milk until mixture is smooth, then gradually fold in whipped topping.
• place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. spread 1/3 of pudding mixture over crackers. cover pudding with another layer of graham crackers. continue layering until pudding mixture is gone. cover last pudding layer with another layer of graham crackers.
• remove lid and seal from frosting and microwave at 20 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until frosting is pourable (about 1 minute). spread frosting evenly over top layer of graham crackers. refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beer
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 4 onions, peeled and sliced into rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large, deep skillet, heat oil to 365 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, combine flour, beer, salt, and pepper. mix until smooth. dredge onion slices in the batter, until evenly coated. deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown. drain on paper towels.

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.