Puppy Chow (for humans, not puppies)

Puppy Chow in serving dish

My son’s favorite desserts all consist of peanut butter and chocolate combinations.  His top three include Peanut Butter Bars, Peanut Butter Balls and Puppy Chow.  I have no clue which of the three is his favorite.  All I know is he's coming over for dinner tonight and I'm making Puppy Chow.  He's going to be thrilled! Puppy Chow Printable Recipe Ingredients & Directions: Pour a … [Read more...]

Moon Pie Cheesecake Bars

Moon Pie Cheesecake Bars

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this dessert was to make and not surprised at all that it tasted awesome!  If you like cheesecake and moon pies, you’re gonna love this dessert! Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla … [Read more...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies 3

This recipe was a BIG hit with my family so I’ll definitely be making it again.  However, I had a request.  My son, who loves ice cream, asked me if there was any way I could add a layer of ice cream to it.  He said that would make it even more perfect.  So next time I make these, I’m going to try adding the ice cream and then wrapping each cookie in plastic wrap and putting them in the … [Read more...]

M & M Cookies

M&M cookies 1

This is definitely an oldie but goodie.  If you haven’t made these for a while, you're missing out.  I always forget how good they are. Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 12-ounce package m&m’s Directions: Cream together … [Read more...]

Earthquake Cake

Earthquake Cake

This cake is fun!  Yes, I said fun.  I guess it’s called Earthquake Cake because you layer the ingredients, but then as they bake, the layers move around, kind of like what happens in an earthquake I guess.  Anyway, it’s fun but it’s also delicious! Directions: Butter the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Layer the bottom of the pan with coconut. Add 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans. Make a … [Read more...]

Ande’s Crème de Menthe Chunk Cookies

Andes Mints Cookies - close-up

If you like mint, you’re going to LOVE these cookies!  They’re easy to make but do require 1 hour of chilling time.  So plan ahead!!! Ingredients: ½ cup salted butter, softened ¾ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 package (10 ounces) Andes Crème de Menthe Baking Chips … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars

Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars

I served these for the first time last night and everyone agreed that this recipe is a definite keeper.  See what you think. Ingredients: 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough * 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened ½ cup sugar 1 egg Directions: Cut cookie dough in half.  For crust, press half of the dough onto the bottom of a greased 8-inch … [Read more...]