tyler's favorite peanut butter brownies...

i had the pleasure of seeing our good friends, that live in california, this last weekend:) even more fantastic is why i saw them... after lots of trials, they are expecting there first child! & i got to go to a very sweet baby shower! so here is a great recipe from them.

this is a recipe that i got from natalie, they are her husband, tyler's, favorite brownie. what is not to love about chocolate & peanut butter together. thanks for sharing nat, & we are soooooo excited for you two... or should i say three?!?

{Tyler’s Favorite Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies}

1/2 c. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

2 oz. good-quality unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

4 oz. good-quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

2/3 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 c. granulated sugar

3 large eggs

2 tsp. good-quality vanilla extract

Filling:

4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1/2 c. confectioners' sugar

3/4 c. smooth peanut butter

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. good-quality pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 8-inch square baking pan ; set pan aside.

Make batter: Put butter and chocolates in a heatproof medium bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted. Let cool slightly. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, and set aside. Whisk granulated sugar into chocolate mixture. Add eggs, and whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture; stir until well incorporated.

Make filling: Stir together butter, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Pour one-third of batter into prepared pan, and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Place dollops of filling (about 1 tablespoon each) about 1 inch apart on top of batter. Drizzle remaining batter on top, and gently spread to fill pan. Place dollops of remaining filling on top.With a butter knife, gently swirl filling into batter, running knife lengthwise and crosswise through layers.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of brownies comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan, about 15 minutes. Enjoy with a tall glass of milk!

jess' golden graham treats...

jess brought these to recipe club quite a while ago, & they are so simple & yummy! with school almost out, we all need to stock up on recipes to keep our little ones sweet & happy. also, this is a great one to let the little ones help out with.

{jess' golden graham treats}

1- 18 oz box Golden Graham cereal

1 bag mini-marshmallows

1 stick butter

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup milk chocolate chips

In a large pot over medium heat, melt together butter & marshmallows. Mix in cereal. Pour out & flatten onto a greased cookie sheet. In separate microwave safe bowls, on half power, melt chocolate chips in microwave. Cook 1 minute, stir & then melt again 30 seconds at a time. Drizzle melted chocolate, one flavor at a time, over treats.

** you can also substitute white chocolate chips instead of milk.

janet's chocolate zucchini cake...

so, i told you that i was taking valarie's blueberry pound cake to my meeting on sunday, well... it wasn't done baking yet:( bummer! but, one of the members of my presidencies made this delicious cake. it is so moist & light! not to mention that you are technically eating your veggies... right!?!

{janet's chocolate zucchini cake}

1 stick butter, softened

1/2 cup oil

1 3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 cups grated zucchini

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

{chocolate sugar topping}

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup chopped nuts

in a large bowl, cream together butter & sugar. add oil, eggs & vanilla. gently beat in grated zucchini & buttermilk. add all dry ingredients & mix until just combined.

pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan.

in a medium bowl, stir together chocolate chips, brown sugar & nuts. spoon over batter. bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

sheridan's brownie mousse trifle...

i'll be honest... i actually am not a fan of trifle:( but i love this dessert! the texture is different than a traditional trifle since it has brownie instead of cake & mouse instead of pudding. it stays moist without getting soggy. i love the flavor & you could do so many variations on it as well! you could trade the Symphony bar out for Snickers, M&M's or peanut butter cups. or if you wanted to go the mint route- use some grasshopper cookies or just some oreos. or you could add hot fudge or caramel sauce. play around with it & make it your own. have fun with your food!:)

{Sheridan's brownie mousse trifle}

1- family sized boxed brownie mix

1- 3.9 oz. box instant chocolate jello pudding mix

1/2 cup water

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2- 8 oz. containers cool whip whipped topping, thawed

1 king size Symphony candy bar, finely chopped

Prepare brownie mix according to box directions & cool completely. Cut into 1 inch squares.

In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water & sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth. Fold in 1 container cool whip. Mix until no streaks remain.

In a trifle bowl or large glass bowl: layer 1/2 of the brownies, followed by 1/2 pudding mix, then 1/2 the other cool whip container. Repeat layers. Top with candy bar & refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

brit's fudge filled blonde brownies...

i got this recipe about 4 years ago from a recipe exchange & i love it! i took them to work last night & one of my managers come out from the back loudly saying my voice- "Britnee... i am going to have to fire you if you keep bringing yummy treats! how can i stay on my diet with this in the store:)?" as i have said 1000 times before... i {heart} an easy, yet delicious bar recipe!!! & this is just that. the fudgy filling couldn't be any simpler! i hope you enjoy it as much me & my fellow employees.

{brit's fudge filled blonde brownies}

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup margarine

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/4 cup flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

3 cups quick cook oats

in a small microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk & vanilla, on 50% power for 90 seconds. stir & cook another 20 seconds in not completely melted. set aside.

in a large bowl, cream together margarine & sugar. add eggs & vanilla & beat well. sift in flour, salt & baking soda. mix until combined. stir in oatmeal.

press 1/2 of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish. spread chocolate mixture evenly over crust. spoon over remaining oatmeal mixture. bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden. let cool several hours before cutting.

valarie's 2 bite chocolate marshmallow cookies...

these are so delectable as well as just plain darling:)  i love how cute & miniature they are.  they are just perfect for kids little hands!  valarie is just about ready to have a baby, maybe that's why she chose the cute little bundles of yumminess!?!  my only problem with them was since they were little i just ate more of them:)  

{valarie's 2 bite chocolate marshmallow cookies}

   1/2 cup butter

  1 cup sugar

  1 egg

  1 teaspoon vanilla

  1/4 cup milk

  1 3/4 cup flour

  1/2 teaspoon salt

  1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  1/2 cup cocoa

  1 package large marshmallows

blend butter and sugar. add egg, vanilla, milk and remaining ingredients. scoop out cookies with mini ice cream scoop. bake at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. remove from oven.

cut marshmallows into thirds. push a third of a marshmallow into the center of each cookie. bake for 2 more minutes. remove from oven and pat down the marshmallows. let cool and frost.

*frosting*

2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons milk

3 tablespoons cocoa

3 tablespoons melted butter

whisk all ingredients together until smooth.

kacy's layered peanut butter cup bars...

i love these bars so much!  i had them for the first time when i was pregnant... & i was hooked!   and who doesn't love a peanut butter cup!?!

{kacy's peanut butter cup bars}

3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
3/4 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cup oats
 
Cream together sugars & butters. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Spread into a jelly-roll pan and bake @ 350 10-12 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Whip 1 1/2 cup peanut butter and spread over warm bars. When completely cool, spread with chocolate frosting. (homemade or canned)