2 cups peanut butter, divided 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 c butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened 2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz pkg)
2 cups powered sugar, divided divided
GREASE 13x9-inch baking pan.
BEAT 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar. With hands or wooden spoon, work in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup morsels. Press evenly into prepared baking pan. Smooth top with spatula.
MELT remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter and remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over lowest possible heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread over graham cracker crust in pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chocolate is firm. cut into bars. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Gluten Free Desserts
Gluten free products seem to be the up and coming "thing" these days and I think that's mostly because people are realizing that gluten has a lot to do with some of their health issues. My husband, about 2 years ago realized that his constant headaches were a result of gluten intolerance. Since then, it's been my mission to find gluten free meals and desserts for him. It's a little easier now than it was just a couple of years ago. Even Betty Crocker is coming out with gluten free cookie mix, cake mix and brownie mix. This makes things a lot easier as I like to bake for my family, but it was always a challenge to make something "desserty" for him. I've gathered some gluten free chocolate desserts that may make your "challenges" a little easier as well.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
The Gift of Chocolate
I love chocolate so a gift of chocolate for me is the ultimate! In my opinion, you can't go wrong with chocolate gifts, whether it be for Valentines Day, Birthday, Christmas or Easter...any holiday is perfect for chocolate! If you are looking for a great gift for someone that you know LOVES chocolates, I've assembled some ideas here for you. Everyone has their favorite, white chocolate, dark chocolate or milk chocolate...for me, the white chocolate is the best!
Chocolate Bars
Alot of people have cravings for chocolate on many occasions. It is thought that this is something that usually happens to women, but men seem to have the same problem. The plain chocolate bars are very popular, but people also seem to like the variety of chocolate bars that incorporate ingredients like nuts, caramel,creams and other tasteful things. Most people think of chocolate as a sweet treat, which it is, but new research is now saying there are some healthy beneifts to chocolate as well.
The chocolate that is said to have the most health benefits is the dark chocolate. Usually dark chocolate is not the choice of many consumers, but there are some people that naturally like the dark chocolate. Dark chocoalte has a bitter taste and not as sweet as milk chocolate, but you don't have to eat alot of the dark chocolate to reap the benefits. One small bite a day is all they are saying you need..although sometimes it's hard to stop at one bite, even the dark chocolate. Who would have ever thought something so delicious as chocolate would actually be recommended by your doctor?
You can find chocolate bars anywhere these days, but you really haven't tried chocolate until you tasted some from around the world. Chocolate is distinctive in different p laces and there are some really good choices out there. If you have never tried Violet Crumble from Australia, you are missing out. You may find that chocoalte from Europe is better than what you get at home, or you may prefer your favorite brand here in the states. I use to visit Denmark quite often and their chocolates were different and in my opinion better. It seemed more smooth. They actually have sandwich chocolate. They are thin slices of chocolate, shaped for 1/2 slice of bread and I have to tell you, as a kid, I was in heaven having chocolate sandwiches for lunch!
If you are thinking of trying different types of chocolate, you can find pretty much anything from around the world online. Some chocolates from around the world have less sugar or more sugar than we are used to here in the states, so you want to check the description or ingredients of the chocolate you may be purchasing, but whatever you are looking for, you're sure to find the right chocolates for your taste.
The chocolate that is said to have the most health benefits is the dark chocolate. Usually dark chocolate is not the choice of many consumers, but there are some people that naturally like the dark chocolate. Dark chocoalte has a bitter taste and not as sweet as milk chocolate, but you don't have to eat alot of the dark chocolate to reap the benefits. One small bite a day is all they are saying you need..although sometimes it's hard to stop at one bite, even the dark chocolate. Who would have ever thought something so delicious as chocolate would actually be recommended by your doctor?
You can find chocolate bars anywhere these days, but you really haven't tried chocolate until you tasted some from around the world. Chocolate is distinctive in different p laces and there are some really good choices out there. If you have never tried Violet Crumble from Australia, you are missing out. You may find that chocoalte from Europe is better than what you get at home, or you may prefer your favorite brand here in the states. I use to visit Denmark quite often and their chocolates were different and in my opinion better. It seemed more smooth. They actually have sandwich chocolate. They are thin slices of chocolate, shaped for 1/2 slice of bread and I have to tell you, as a kid, I was in heaven having chocolate sandwiches for lunch!
If you are thinking of trying different types of chocolate, you can find pretty much anything from around the world online. Some chocolates from around the world have less sugar or more sugar than we are used to here in the states, so you want to check the description or ingredients of the chocolate you may be purchasing, but whatever you are looking for, you're sure to find the right chocolates for your taste.
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
2 cups peanut butter, divided 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 c butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened 2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz pkg)
2 cups powered sugar, divided divided
GREASE 13x9-inch baking pan.
BEAT 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar. With hands or wooden spoon, work in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup morsels. Press evenly into prepared baking pan. Smooth top with spatula.
MELT remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter and remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over lowest possible heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread over graham cracker crust in pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chocolate is firm. cut into bars. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
3/4 c butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened 2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz pkg)
2 cups powered sugar, divided divided
GREASE 13x9-inch baking pan.
BEAT 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar. With hands or wooden spoon, work in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup morsels. Press evenly into prepared baking pan. Smooth top with spatula.
MELT remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter and remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over lowest possible heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread over graham cracker crust in pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chocolate is firm. cut into bars. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
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