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No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie!

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No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie!  

No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie!

As I have mentioned many times before, I am a bit of a chocolate and peanut butter addict. They don’t always have to be together, they are perfect all by themselves too. But, when they get together, there is just something magical about it. With the Spring here, and the weather warming, it means it is time for family gatherings and fun BBQ get togethers. I’ll admit, I have put off making something to take to a party on more than one occasion, but that is why this No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie recipe is great! Minimal effort with a big payoff! No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie! Plus, it may look like a simple peanut butter pie, but when friends and family slice into it, there is a hidden surprise of Snickers peanut butter squares hiding at the bottom. The filling is rich and creamy and the Snickers give it a nice little crunch as well! Yum!  

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 No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie!
No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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No Bake Snickers Peanut Butter Pie!
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine Cool Whip, cream cheese, peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until well combined and there are no lumps.
  2. Place chopped Snickers on the bottom of the pie pan and cover with the cream cheese filling.
  3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. For a last minute prep, place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  4. Top with chocolate and/or carmel sauce before serving and...
  5. Slice, Serve and Enjoy!
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with Brownie Crust!

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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with Brownie Crust!

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with Brownie Crust!

It is the Holiday season, which means that my hubby has work pot lucks all this week. It NEVER fails, I always get the assignment of making cheesecake…Every…Single…Time. Hubby said after this las lunch, there were tons of cheesecake left on the table, except mine. This cheesecake (as well as a few others I made) were gone within minutes. His coworkers refer to me as the “Cheesecake Lady”…lol To make these already yummy bars even better, I drizzled them with both a chocolate and a peanut butter ganache! Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with Brownie Crust! This year, I wanted to give them some varity, so I made these yummy Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with a brownie crust, and a also made a chocolate version as well. The Chocolate Cheesecake bars will be posted next week. No need for a cheesecake overload. I prefer to make cheesecake bars because they do not take forever to bake, and I do not have to water bathe them while baking, which is a total plus, since I only had 24 hour notice to make 60+ servings. Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with Brownie Crust!  

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 Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with Brownie Crust!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
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Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
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Bars
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  1. Brownie Bottom:
  2. Preheat over to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 inch cake pan with parchment paper so that the edges overlap over the sides.
  3. In a large bowl combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time, mixing very well after each addition. Add the flour and mix until combined. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Brownies should be slightly set, but not fully baked. Set aside to cool.
  5. Filling:
  6. (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  7. /3 cup light brown sugar
  8. large eggs, room temperature
  9. /2 cup smooth peanut butter
  10. teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. /8 teaspoon salt
  12. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Add in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt and beat until just combined. Pour over the cooled brownie crust.
  13. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Filling should be set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool at room temperature on a cooling rack for 1 hour and then refrigerate to chill through.
  14. Topping:
  15. Heat whipping cream until it comes to a low boil. Place chocolate and peanut butter chips into two separate bowls and pour equal parts of the whipping cream into each bowl. Allow to set for 1 minute to melt chips.
  16. Mix each bowl until each is well combined, allow to set for 5 minutes to thicken. Drizzle over cooled cheesecake
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Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites #AnySnackPerfect

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Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites

Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites

Where has the year gone? I can not believe that the Holiday season is upon us, which of course means crazy schedules, family get togethers and running around to find that elusive “perfect gift” for that not so easy to shop for relative. I do not know about you, but just thinking about it makes me tired. It is usually around 3pm or so that my energy starts to lag and my stomach starts to growl, most of the time because I forget to eat lunch. So I love having snacks in the house that I can grab to give me that extra little boost to get me through the rest of the day. These Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites do just the trick. Just one or two and they fill me up and hold me over until dinner time and give me that extra little kick to get me through the rest of the day. IMG_9297_2 When I learned on #CollectiveBias that Reese’s started making a chocolate AND peanut butter spread, I knew that I had to get my hands on it! So off to Walmart I went to hunt down this little jar of goodness. Thankfully I did not have to run around the store like a crazed loon and was able to find right in the peanut butter isle, nestled comfortability on the shelf, waiting for me. If you want to try out this amazing new spread you can head over HERE and see if the in store demo happening November 13th-17th is happening in your area.  That way you can get an idea of just how magical this stuff really is. Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites These Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites are not only super yummy, they are super easy to make. I mean no baking involved easy! All you need is a few ingredients and a blender or food processor to make them! Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites Simply grab up all of your ingredients, and any extras you want to add, and place it all in a food processor and pulse until everything is well combined! Simple right? Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites After your ingredients are well combined, simply roll into 1 inch or bite sized balls. Any extras can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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 Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites #AnySnackPerfect
Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites
Course Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
-14 Bites
Ingredients
Course Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
-14 Bites
Ingredients
Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients with the exception of the water to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined.
  2. If mixture appears dry and hard to form, add in 1 tsp of water at a time until mix holds it shape when molded.
  3. Roll into 1 inch size balls and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
  4. Store left overs in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling!

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Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling! Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling!

I have not baked anything in a while. Mostly because it has been soooo darn hot lately! If I could not throw it on the grill, I refused to make it this week. But, sometimes you just need chocolate, and I had a crazy craving for chocolate cake and peanut butter cheesecake. Mt sweet tooth was going through major withdrawal, so I knew it was time to get something in the oven. I could not make up my mind on what to make so I decided to combine my cravings into a Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling! Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling! The rich chocolate cake and the creamy peanut butter filling was just what I needed. If you are new here, I have a total chocolate and peanut butter addiction, to the extent that I turn a normal breakfast into a chocolate lovers dream. The best part about this recipe is that the cheesecake filling is no bake, so it may look intimidating, but this recipe is super easy to make! Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling! Oh and to give it just a little bit more decadence, I frosted it in peanut butter frosting and covered it in a dark chocolate ganache! YUM!

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 Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling!
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Prep Time 90 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Course Dessert
Prep Time 90 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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  1. Cake:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease two 9' inch cake pans and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat in the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla until well combined. Slowly stir in boiling water.
  4. Transfer batter to baking sheets and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. Allow to cool completely.
  6. While the cake is cooling time for the filling!
  7. Filling:
  8. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and peanut butter. Fold in whipped topping.
  9. To make this process easier, I like to use a 9 inch spring form. Place one cake into the bottom of the spring form pan and pour filling over top smoothing it out as you go. Place the second cake on top and gently press down so everything is nice and tight.
  10. Refrigerate for 1 hour before removing and frosting.
  11. Frosting:
  12. In a small mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar and peanut butter. Continue beating on low and add in vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth can creamy.
  13. After cake has chilled, remove from spring form and frost!
  14. Topping:
  15. Bring heavy cream to a boil and remove from heat. Pour over chocolate and whisk until smooth.
  16. Allow chocolate to set and cool for 10 minutes before pouring over cake.
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Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookie Recipe

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I have mentioned before that I am total peanut butter addict, and if you follow me on Instagram, you probably seen a sneak peak of these yummy Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies a few weeks ago. To be honest, I completely forgot that I had not posted the recipe yet, but these cookies are soooo worth the wait!  They are soft and chewy and overloaded with a yummy peanut butter flavor that I oh so love.

Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookie Recipe

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 Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookie Recipe
Course Cookie
Prep Time 75 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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Course Cookie
Prep Time 75 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in egg and continue to mix until incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Slowly add in flour to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven allow to cool for 20 minutes.
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Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies

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Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies

Easter is right around the corner and I could not be more excited! What better way to celebrate than making these super cute Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies? They are simple to make, and are full of peanut butter goodness!

Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies

It is funny because most children LOVE , but my kids are not a fan. Maybe it is because our crazy chickens like to lay eggs in the strangest of places, like in the feed bin. So everyday is an egg hunt in our house hold…lol

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 Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
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Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings
Cookies
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter, vanilla extract and egg.
  3. Sift in flour, baking soda and baking powder. Mix until combined.
  4. Pour colored sugar into a shallow bowl and set aside.
  5. Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in colored sugar. Place on lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  6. While cookies are baking, cut rope candy in to 6-inch lengths.
  7. While cookies are still warm, place rope candy into cookie to form handle.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely before adding in jelly beans.
  9. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 1 week.
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Easter Basket Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe!

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Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe!

I am a self proclaimed peanut butter addict, and this peanut butter pie recipe does not help my rehab. Seriously, I can sit down and eat an entire jar of peanut butter in one setting and not even feel guilty about it! With the weather FINALLY warming up, I wanted something that was light and fluffy and didn’t weight me down after eating the entire thing, and this recipe does just that!

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe!

It is super easy to make, and and if you are a peanut butter addict like me, you will be making it…. A LOT! Drizzle some chocolate over the top, and you have heaven in pie form.

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe!

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 Peanut Butter Pie Recipe!
Light and Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie!
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Prep Time 70 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Course Dessert
Prep Time 70 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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  1. *Crust:
  2. Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until no larger pieces remain.
  3. Add egg and 2 tablespoons ice water, combine until dough holds together when squeezed.
  4. Press into a 9inch spring form pan and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges are a light golden brown.
  5. Set aside to cool.
  6. Filling:
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and cream cheese and mix well.
  8. Fold in Cool Whip and pour into spring form pan.
  9. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
Recipe Notes

You can also use a pre-bought crust or any other crust recipe for this. If using pre bought crusts, you will need two.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!

I have mentioned in a previous post that breakfast time is always hectic in our house. Children running around, husband rushing out the door, dogs barking, it is like a mad house. I strive to make easy breakfast food that is also easy to eat on the go and these Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites are just that. Plus, they are gluten free and dairy free, so everyone is happy in house! Just a heads up, I did use my awesome cake pop maker to make them (which I LOVE), but you can use a mini muffin tin or even a cupcake tin. I have included the directions for all three! Drizzle some chocolate syrup over the top and it even makes for a great healthy dessert!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!

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 Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!
Cuisine Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings
Cake Pops
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Cuisine Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings
Cake Pops
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Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients until well incorporated.
  2. Cake Pop Maker:
  3. Fill the cake pop maker and bake for 4 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Mini Muffin Tin:
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Grease or line muffin tin and fill halfway, bake for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cupcake Tin:
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  9. Grease or line Cupcake tin and fill halfway, bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites!

Double Peanut Butter Cake Bars

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Double Peanut Butter Cake Bars

I am a peanut butter addict. I go through a least a jar a week, I put it on everything from bananas to waffles! I also LOVE baking things that include peanut butter, and these Peanut Butter Cake Bars are a family favorite. The bottom is like a crisp peanut butter cookies, and the center is like a nice fluffy peanut butter cake! Take about a two for one! Add some peanut butter frosting on top, and these will be gone in minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
Bars
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
  3. Gradually add in flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.
  4. Transfer to greased baking sheet and bake for 38-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  6. Frosting:
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and peanut butter.
  8. Mix in vanilla and sugar and mix until combined.
  9. Once cake bars have cooled, frost and allow to set for 30 minutes before serving.
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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

I am a sucker for peanut butter, and these gluten free peanut butter cookies are just to die for! The extra peanut butter makes them so gooey, and it seems the messier a food is, the better it seems to taste, and these are no exception! What makes these delicious morsels of goodness gluten free is that there is no flour of any sorts, and they only require 3 ingredients that you probably already have in your home!

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients: 1 Large Egg 1 1/2 Cups Peanut Butter, Divided 1 Cup Brown Sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, egg and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Using your thumb, press indentions into the center of each cookie.

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Take remaining peanut butter and add a tbsp each into each indention.

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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before devouring them!

These cookies are at their best when served warm so that the peanut butter is gooey. Don’t worry though, if for some reason you have left overs, just pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds and enjoy them all over again!

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

 

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Course Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Course Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Dozen
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, egg and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
  3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Using your thumb, press indentions into the center of each cookie.
  4. Take remaining peanut butter and add a tbsp each into each indention.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before devouring them!
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