Snicker Bars

Contributed by Anita Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter 1 (7.5 oz) jar marshmallow creme 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 (11 oz) bag caramels 4 Tbsp cream Melt 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, and 1/4 cup peanut butter in a saucepan. Spread in a waxed paper lined 9 x 13 pan. Cool. Combine sugar, milk, and butter in a saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup peanut butter, marshmallow creme, and vanilla. Mix in … Continue reading Snicker Bars

Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

From Pillsbury: Best of the Bake-Off The only dessert where even Rachel and I have to take a small portion because it is SO rich! You’ll need a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk to wash this dessert down. The whipped cream is “optional” but it helps cut the richness and actually makes the dessert a little lighter. Base Ingredients: 1 (1 lb, 5.5 oz) pkg Fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg Filling Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 … Continue reading Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

Butterfinger Bars

This recipe was added to the collection by Anita. I had forgotten about these tasty treats! Cream together: 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar Blend the following into sugar mixture: 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2/3 cup peanut butter Mix into above mixture: 2 cups flour 2 cups oatmeal Spread into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When bars come out of the oven, sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips on top. Once melted, spread evenly over bars. Next, prepare frosting. Frosting: … Continue reading Butterfinger Bars

Graham Cracker Toffee

Contributed by Rachel & Brendan This one is a Riely favorite around the holidays. Ingredients: 1 (14.4 oz) package graham crackers 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread graham crackers in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire sheet. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, vanilla & salt over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until butter has melted & mixture is almond brown in … Continue reading Graham Cracker Toffee

Crunchy Ice Cream Sandwiches

Contributed by Paula & Al Messy and scrumptious! You can use any flavor ice cream that you desire. Ingredients: 3 cups rice cereal 1/2 cup dark chocolate 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 1 pint ice cream, softened Put cereal in big bowl. Melt chocolate on low in saucepan. Add peanut butter. Pour over the cereal & stir to coat. In a buttered 8 x 8 pan, press 1/2 of cereal mixture in the bottom of the pan. Spread the ice cream on top of this (so, you want the ice cream soft but not melted). Add the last 1/2 of … Continue reading Crunchy Ice Cream Sandwiches

S’Mores Bars

Contributed by Rachel & Brendan This has become a go-to dessert for bringing to potlucks & gatherings with friends. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups AP flour 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (approximately 7 full graham crackers) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 (5 oz) super-sized dark chocolate bars, (I use Hershey’s milk chocolate) 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme/fluff, not melted marshmallows Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, cream together butter & sugar … Continue reading S’Mores Bars