4.15.2010

Quick Pick-Me-Ups (Peanut Butter Balls)

Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter (I use chunky)
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered milk
3 Tbs. water
Crushed graham crackers

Directions:
Mix together first 5 ingredients.
Form into small balls.
Roll in crushed graham crackers.
Put in refrigerator for a few minutes.

Prep Time: It takes a bit of arm muscle strength to mix the peanut butter in with the ingredients--so I'd say it's about 20 minutes.

Source: my step-mom Jeanne

Variations: You can make the balls as small or as big as you want to. But I like them to be about 2-bite-sizes each.

Marcos' Rating: He doesn't like peanut butter.

BTS Dessert

(aka Better Than Sex Dessert)

Ingredients:
2 regular brownie mixes for a 9x13 pan
2 regular size tubs of Cool Whip
1 1/2 bags smashed Heath Bar (found by chocolate chips)
2 regular size chocolate puddings (not instant)

Directions:
Cook brownies as directed on box and let cool.
Make puddings as directed and let set.
Allow Cool Whip to soften a little.
Break up brownies into 1-2 bite-size pieces (it really doesn't matter how big/small they are).
In a bowl, layer the ingredients in the following order:
(from bottom to top) brownies, pudding, Cool Whip, Heath, brownies . . . .
(If you use a clear glass bowl, it looks super yummy.)
Keep refrigerated until serving.
It's better the next day!

Prep Time: However long it takes you to make the brownies & pudding, plus about 10 mins to layer it nicely.

Source: My friend Alison Coleman (she made it for a baby shower I went to and it was delicious!)

Variations: The last time I made this, I ruined one batch of brownies. So I decided to half the recipe. But then I ended up using both Cool Whips. And guess what! Next time I half it, I'm definitely using two puddings too! So I might use 3 Cool Whips & 3 puddings (or 2 large) when doing 2 batches of brownies. It might also be good with Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips too.

Marcos' Rating: He doesn't eat it cause there's too much chocolate and he doesn't like Cool Whip. He's totally missing out.

Posting desserts for your enjoyment!

Has it really been more than 4 months since I've posted?! Yikes!

The other day we went to a party and I took BTS dessert. I had forgotten how good it was.

I've posted it here, as well as other desserts. Enjoy!