‘Just Because’ Fudge Bites
Sometimes you want a treat “just because”
Sometimes you need/want a treat “just because.” This recipe is designed for those moments in life.
Utilize the microwave to melt the chips & peanut butter and then stir in marshmallows. Eat it by the spoonful or spoon onto a sheet pan, chill and serve.
‘Just Because’ Fudge Bites
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
To a microwave-safe mixing bowl, add:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips’
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
Microwave for 45 seconds. Stir.
If not yet smooth, microwave an additional 30 seconds and stir smooth.
Pour in:
3 cups miniature marshmallows
Fold together. Once marshmallows are coated, drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet pan. Chill for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: ~8
Chips & PB can be melted in a double broiler OR in a small pot over low heat
Instead of “bites,” line an 8”x8” pan with parchment and dump the whole mix into the pan, chill 60 minutes, cut and serve.
Store leftovers (if any) in the refrigerator.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Crisp and chewy, but never crumbly, these peanut butter cookies are easy and quick to make.
These Peanut Butter Cookies are the best. Crisp and chewy, but never crumbly, they’re easy and quick to make. This recipe is based on a recipe shared by Two Peas & Their Pod.
Peanut Butter Cookies
To a small mixing bowl, add:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Sift together, set aside.
To the bowl of a stand mixer, add:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
Cream together for 2-3 minutes, until mixture lightens in color.
Add:
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
Mix until smooth, then add:
Dry ingredients
Fold in until fully incorporated.
Scoop onto greased baking sheet. Using a fork, press to create a classic criss-cross design while simultaneously flattening the cookie to ~3/4” thick.
Bake at 350F for ~10 minutes, adding 5 minutes for extra-large cookies.
Transfer to cooling rack. Serve warm or cooled.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: Makes 12, 4” cookies or 24, 2” cookies
This recipe can be made stirring by hand or using a electric hand mixer
For higher elevations (~6K ft) recommended to add ~2 Tbsp flour
Creamy or crunchy peanut butter work equally well
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