Chocolaty Peanut Butter Haystacks

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup toffee baking bits
• 1 cup chow mein noodles

Directions

1. Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and cook on High for 30 seconds; stir and repeat several times, just until the chips are melted. Add peanut butter, cook for 20 more seconds to warm the peanut butter, and mix thoroughly. Mix in the toffee bits and chow mein noodles; stir to coat the ingredients with the chocolate mixture.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper; drop the mixture onto the lined sheets by the tablespoon. Refrigerate until set.

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The Best Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large beaten eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups cubed Italian bread, allow to stale overnight in a bowl
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped pecans

For the sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.

Mix together granulated sugar, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.

In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, butter, and pecans.

Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.

For the sauce:
Mix together the granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!

Easy Peasy

Wouldn't it be awesome if you could make a personal cake. A cake only meant for you to eat. That comes in a perfectly made portion size, that you do not have to share with anyone!? Well this is the recipe for you.

P.S. Did I mention you can also make it in 3 minutes in the microwave! Say hello to Cake in a Mug.

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp. cake flour
  • if you don't have cake flour, sift 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour and 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • other kinds of flour will work as well, but the cake will be heavier
• 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa
• 1 egg
• 3 Tbsp. milk (any kind)
• 3 Tbsp. oil (any kind but peanut)
• splash in a little vanilla

 Directions:

1. Grease the inside of the mug with cooking spray.
2. Measure and pour the dry ingredients into the mug. Stir ingredients with a spoon.
3. Crack the egg and add it to the mug. Stir well to get the egg incorporated in the dry ingredients.
4. Measure and pour the wet ingredients into the mug.
5. Stir and beat everything together to get a "cake batter" mix
6. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Timing may be different for various watt amounts.
7. Watch as the cake starts to rise while in the microwave.
8. Use a potholder or oven mitt to remove the mug from the microwave.
9. Garnish the cake with ice cream, whipped cream, glaze, syrup, or another topping of your choice.
10. Eat and enjoy!