Chubby Hubby Truffles

Since I love Chubby Hubby ice cream so much, I wanted to do a little something in honor of this amazing ice cream flavor. My first thought was some sort of turtle cheesecake but then I stumbled upon these little gems. They are peanut butter and pretzel bites dipped in chocolate just like the ice cream. AND even better, they don’t require any baking. I recommend making a few batches because they are going to be flying off the plate!

 

Here's what you'll need:

 

 

1 1/2 cups pretzel pieces

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 Tbs unsalted butter, room temperature
2 Tbs light brown sugar
pinch of salt
3 Tbs powdered sugar
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbs vegetable shortening

 

How to make them:

 

Put the pretzel pieces in a baggie and smash the up into little pieces (rolling over them with a rolling pin works really well).

 

In a medium-sized bowl mix the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and salt until smooth. Then add the pretzel pieces and mix them in thoroughly. Add the powdered sugar and mix until everything is combined.

 

Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper (if you are like me and hate parchment paper, just use foil). Take a small scooper (or just your hands) and mold the batter into little balls and place on the baking sheet until there is no batter left. Place into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

 

When you are ready to dip the truffles, place the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening into a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds intervals at 50% power stirring after each interval until the chocolate sauce is smooth and creamy.

 

One at a time, dip the truffles into the chocolate and use a spoon or fork to roll it around until it is completely covered. Place the truffle back onto the baking sheet. Repeat this for all truffles. Place the baking sheet back into the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.

If you want, you can add a little peanut butter drizzle on top.

 

Recipe from: Brown Eyed Baker

 

 

 

S'mores Bars

Who needs a campfire for amazing s’mores? And what can be better than making them into a brownie? Nothing? OK, maybe world peace or Ryan Gosling’s abs, but let’s just say these brownies are really good! AND they are easy to make which you really can’t beat. They are great for a group of kids who want to get their sugar fix (I made them for my 15 year old sister’s birthday party and they were a huge hit). How can you resist these gooey bars of pure happiness?

Here’s what you’ll need:
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 brownie mix box
3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Here’s what to do:

Preheat the oven to 325° F and the line an 8×8 inch pan (I used an 8×10 casserole dish) with foil and spray it with Pam.

Mix the melted butter with the graham cracker crumbs until all the butter is incorporated. Press the crust down into the bottom of the pan. Place the crust into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

While the crust is cooking, prepare the brownie mix as it says on the box. When the crust is done, pull it out and pour the brownie mix on top. Put it back in the oven and cook it for as long as it says on the box (I cooked mine for about 40 minutes). You’ll know it’s done when you put a knife through the center and it comes out clean.

Next, switch your oven settings to broil. Place the marshmallows on top of the brownie. The marshmallows will melt, so it is ok if there is still some brownie showing. Put the pan into the broiler for about 1 minute or until the marshmallows are golden brown (mine burnt a little, but I like them like that). Make sure to check them after about 45 seconds because they could easily burn if you leave the in for too long.

Leave the brownies to cool for a little while and the dig in!!   Recipe From: Lovin' From the Oven