Topic: Peanut-butter

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge

Posted on September 29, 2016

Super easy homemade peanut butter and chocolate fudge made with just four ingredients! Life has been so hectic here, and I suspect I’m not alone. With busy work schedules, back-to-school time and life in general, sometimes cooking or baking for the family can take a back seat. There are so many weeks that I’m scrambling…

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Posted on August 1, 2016

Rich and creamy no-churn peanut butter ice cream with swirls of milk chocolate and peanut butter. Part of me wants to apologize for the fact that all I want to make and eat is ice cream. I can’t even blame pregnancy or breastfeeding for this summer’s obsession. But you know what? No churn ice cream…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered Pretzel Ice Cream

Posted on May 2, 2016

No churn peanut butter ice cream with peanut butter chunks and chocolate covered pretzel pieces. I’ve been working very hard to bring you the very best no churn peanut butter ice cream you will ever eat. And by working hard, I mean eating my weight in peanut butter ice cream. No regrets over here! While…

Banana Pudding with Peanut Butter Cream

Posted on March 16, 2016

Classic homemade banana pudding is even better when topped with fresh peanut butter whipped cream! Ever since our trip to Charleston (yes, I really owe you a post on that!), I’ve been craving banana pudding like crazy. On our last night of vacation, we ordered dinner to the room. I had ratatouille with a fried…

Fluffernutter Cookies

Posted on February 26, 2016

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies sandwiched together with marshmallow buttercream. It’s been a long time since I've had a fluffernutter sandwich, but the memories of soft white Wonder Bread slathered with creamy Skippy (most definitely not all natural) and sweet marshmallow fluff are still vivid in my mind. Everything just melded together in one…

Peanut Butter Cup Football Cookie Cake

Posted on January 18, 2016

Peanut butter cup cookie cake shaped and decorated like a football for Super Bowl! While you should be excited about making a fun football-themed treat for Super Bowl, you should be really, really excited about how good this cookie cake is. I warned you about the peanut butter treats this month and this cookie cake…

Grown Up Puppy Chow Popcorn

Posted on January 11, 2016

Salted chocolate and peanut butter popcorn dusted with a light layer of powdered sugar. I grew up in a popcorn family. During high school, we'd eat gigantic bowls of air-popped popcorn doused in Old Bay seasoning as an afternoon snack. At night, it's a frequent TV-watching accessories at my parents'. And around Christmas, my mom and…

Peanut Butter Snickers Brown Butter Cookies

Posted on January 6, 2016

Brown butter, peanut butter AND snickers all in one seriously good cookie! As it turns out I have lots of peanut butter recipes coming this month. So, if your resolution was to eat more peanut butter (perfectly reasonable), I’ve got you covered! Alternatively, if you are watching your sweets consumption, I promise that all of…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Posted on January 4, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartWithJifPowder #CollectiveBias A green smoothie that tastes like a sweet treat! This peanut butter, chocolate and banana smoothie is a perfect way to start your new year. I mentioned in my weekly post that I’m trying to continue to…

Chocolate Covered Oreos, Three Ways

Posted on December 7, 2015

Chocolate covered Oreos are the best homemade Christmas gift! The three different recipes for this easy no-bake treat are so much fun. Chocolate covered Oreos aren’t exactly a new thing. I’ve been making them for years and have seen them sold in many candy stores. Usually, though, they are plain milk or dark chocolate. After…

Milk Chocolate Tart with Peanut Butter Pretzel Crust

Posted on November 13, 2015

An easy no-bake dessert that only uses four ingredients! This tart is simple but impressive. I'm currently joining in on the chorus of everyone asking how Thanksgiving is now less than two weeks away. My theory is that the warm fall weather we have had was actually a huge mind trick. How could Thanksgiving be coming…

Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

Posted on November 11, 2015

Gooey peanut butter cookie bars are layered with chocolate and salted caramel for a decadent bite-sized treat. Sometimes you need a dessert that makes you feel good on all levels. When it’s dreary outside or you want to eat your feelings (ahem, me.) there are only certain desserts that will cut it. You need a…

Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream

Posted on October 28, 2015

Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a light and super creamy peanut butter frosting. L’s birthday party might not have been the picture perfect event I had planned (have I learned nothing after a year of being a mom?), but the desserts, they were pretty on point if I do say so myself. We had the…

Peanut Butter Snack Cake

Posted on October 14, 2015

Moist peanut butter cake studded with chocolate chips for an indulgent snack or simple dessert. I’m so excited to share another blogger cookbook with you today! Jennifer of Bake or Break just released her first cookbook, Quick-Shop-&-Prep 5 Ingredient Baking: Cookies, Cakes, Bars & More that are Easier than Ever to Make. I’ve known Jennifer…

Chocolate Pound Cake with Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

Posted on September 21, 2015

Rich dark chocolate pound cake topped with creamy, light and delicious peanut butter whipped cream. I have to be honest, when I first made this recipe, I was nervous that it wouldn’t meet my high expectations for dessert, but I was proved wrong. That says a lot because finding a chocolate cake that can stand…

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Sandwiches

Posted on September 16, 2015

A no-bake treat that every kid and adult will love, these chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz sandwiches are almost too good to be true! These hardly need any explanation or recipe. Except, they kind of do. This past spring in Florida, when I took a brief break from eating Kilwins’ ice cream, I picked up…

Sublime Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie

Posted on June 1, 2015

This no-bake ice cream pie is the ultimate summer dessert! Oreo crust, peanut butter ripple ice cream, tons of peanut butter cups and whipped cream! This dessert wavers back and forth between hot mess and best thing ever. I’m going with best thing ever. This ice cream I shared with you? It was already pretty…

Peanut Butter Ripple Chocolate Ice Cream

Posted on May 26, 2015

You don’t need an ice cream maker to make this ice cream! Rich chocolate ice cream with a ribbon of salty peanut butter. If you love chocolate and peanut butter as much as I do, you’ve no doubt had a variation of this ice cream flavor before. I know, not as creative as this recipe…

Monster Cookie Dough Ice Cream (No Churn!)

Posted on March 9, 2015

Vanilla ice cream loaded with monster cookie dough (peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough with M&Ms and chocolate chips!). You will enjoy cookie dough in every bite! I think the deep freeze is over (said crossing fingers and knocking on wood). And in case it’s not obvious, I (and everyone else in the northeast) am more…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

Posted on March 2, 2015

Chewy chocolate chip peanut butter oatmeal cookies that just so happen to be perfect for breastfeeding moms! Loaded with oats, brewer’s yeast, flax and whole wheat flour, these are a delicious way to get your milk supply up! If you had asked me a year ago if I’d ever make lactation cookies, I’d probably look…

Peanut Butter Caramel Candy Cups

Posted on February 12, 2015

Rich homemade candy  cups filled with peanut butter caramel sauce and topped with the perfect amount of flaky sea salt. I told you I had something up my sleeve for the caramel sauce. I don’t even think I need to talk too much about these little candy cups, the pictures say it all. Last minute…

Peanut Butter Caramel Sauce

Posted on February 9, 2015

Everybody loves caramel sauce but peanut butter caramel sauce takes your traditional ice cream topping to another level! I haven’t been doing a ton of baking since L was born. I’ve been having a little trouble motivating myself and finding my creativity. In fact, when I made these cookies, I ended up taking more pictures…

Peanut Butter Banana Energy Balls {gluten-free, vegan}

Posted on January 5, 2015

A no-bake treat and healthy snack made with just a few ingredients. These naturally gluten-free energy balls are so convenient to have on hand! Every day since L was born, you would think I hadn't eaten in a week. Seriously, I'm so hungry ALL the time. He eats every three hours and I do too.…

Fluffernutter Mini Pies {Guest Post}

Posted on December 18, 2014

Today’s guest post is from Madison, a blogger that I’ve been virtual friends with for years now. We even got to meet over dinner a few years ago!  She has her own little one due at the end of this winter (a wonderful miracle that you should read about). Visit her blog and take a…

Peanut Butter S’mores Parfaits

Posted on August 25, 2014

Mini dessert parfaits layered with graham cracker crumble, peanut butter marshmallow mousse, milk chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallows! I haven't posted any s'mores recipes for you this summer, I was waiting until I had something extra special.  These little parfaits... they certainly are that!  Peanut butter and milk chocolate play starring rolls, but the other…

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

Posted on July 31, 2014

Perfect fluffy vanilla cupcakes stuffed with a homemade blackberry jam filling and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting.  These peanut butter and jelly cupcakes would be perfect for a summer potluck! Lately it feels like the productive hours in my day are decreasing on a regular basis.  I'm not knocked out tired like I was…

The Best Loaded Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 21, 2014

Thick and chewy peanut butter cookies for peanut butter lovers only. Wow, thank you so much for the kind notes, tweets, Facebook messages, etc. regarding our big news!  We really didn’t tell anyone (other than our parents and siblings) until a week or so ago.  Let me tell you, that is one hard secret to…

Funky Monkey Cheesecake Bars

Posted on December 9, 2013

Fudgy brownie topped with a creamy layer of peanut butter banana cheesecake! Sometimes you just have to go back to your roots. I’ve been having fun with pumpkin and cookie butter and white chocolate, but let’s be honest.  Chocolate and peanut butter will always have my heart.  And as I look back over the last…

Homemade Peanut Butter & Fig Granola {Gluten-free}

Posted on September 3, 2013

Easy homemade granola with chunks of dried figs and a crunchy peanut butter base.  I made a batch of this granola early in the summer.  The first day I made myself a bowl with yogurt and blueberries then proceeded to eat most of the chunks out of the leftovers.  Luckily the base was still good…

Peanut Butter Cup Heath Bar Brown Butter Cookies

Posted on August 27, 2013

I took a perfect brown butter cookie dough and added chopped pieces of some of my favorite candies: Peanut Butter Cups and Heath Bars.  Topped with flaky sea salt, these chewy cookies might just become your new favorite recipe! Before I get to these crazy good cookies, I just wanted to mention that Keep it…

Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies: A How-To Video!

Posted on May 15, 2013

Remember when I promised you eHow videos?  Well, I’m going to try to get past my embarrassment and share them, yikes!  You already have the recipe, but I figured you might like the video for how to make these Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies.  I’d love to hear what you think! http://youtu.be/mJ60OtDLB4w

Peanut Butter Banana Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Icing

Posted on May 7, 2013

I’m so glad that you seemed to enjoy my new weekly blog series!  It makes me so happy to have a way of staying connected just a little more regularly.  Definitely let me know if there are any other topics you would like me to include! So these cake bars are another item I made…

Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 20, 2013

These peanut butter cookies are thick and chewy (like most cookies should be), sweet and salty, and absolutely delicious.  Last week was…. well, it sure was a week.  Emotionally my head was somewhere else.  As soon as I heard about the marathon bombing my heart just ached for everyone there.  Then there was the explosion in West, Texas.  It was…

Fluffernutter Chocolate Cake

Posted on February 4, 2013

You favorite chocolate cake covered with peanut butter and marshmallow swirled icings. Sometimes cakes don’t work out like you want them to.  But sometimes, they turn out better. This cake actually started out as a recipe for “salted caramel fudge cake” but frankly all I got was chocolate cake.  Certainly not enough to stand on…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bites {Gluten-free} {Vegan}

Posted on July 7, 2012

Well, I think/hope that this will be the last banana recipe for a little while.  As I said before, the banana consumption in my apartment has a direct correlation with our workout frequency and things are finally back to normal at home.  We are headed to Napa later this week so the motivation of a…

Summer Fun with Nestle Drumsticks and a Giveaway!

Posted on May 23, 2012

<Giveaway details at the end of the post> So clearly I like ice cream.  And while I love coming up with different types of ice cream cakes, pies, etc., sometimes it is nice to have someone else do the work for you.  Because on an ideal summer day, I’m not standing by a hot oven. …

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls for Earth Day

Posted on April 20, 2012

How has everyone’s week been?  My days have just flown by and every night as soon as I finished in the kitchen I practically collapsed in exhaustion.  Working more hours lately has meant less time in the gym but my legs have never been so sore.  I wear sneakers in the kitchen most of the…

Peanut Butter Cake with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Icing & Chocolate Ganache for a SURPRISE virtual shower!

Posted on April 16, 2012

When Erin emailed me about participating in Caroline’s virtual baby shower I could not say yes fast enough. Caroline is one of my favorite bloggers and I’ve loved seeing her excitement about the soon-to-come baby over the last several months. It is so obvious that she and Logan are going to be amazing parents. Deciding…

Spring Cleaning Chocolate & Peanut Butter Lover's Bark

Posted on March 23, 2012

One week down and I’m feeling really good about this working from home thing.  I’m sure that some of the beginner’s high will die down after a while, but I’m glad to be off to such a productive start!  Sure, I might have left out half of the baking soda in a cookie recipe and…

Chocolate Chip Blueberry Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on February 10, 2012

The first time I made a dessert with this flavor combination, I fell in love.  Chocolate and peanut butter, peanut butter and jelly… it is like two of the best worlds collided into one amazing cookie.  Check out my latest post on Fox for the recipe for my Chocolate Chip Blueberry Peanut Butter Cookies!

Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Crumble

Posted on February 7, 2012

This past weekend, in the midst of browned butter muffins, goat cheese biscuits and that little eating fest called the Super Bowl, I decided I should bake something healthy for a change.  I know.  You just took a double take, didn't you? The thing is, I generally eat really healthy and exercise like a maniac…

Reese’s Pieces Cake Bars

Posted on January 31, 2012

Sometimes you get busy.  There is week-old laundry to put away, streaked kitchen counters that need to be scrubbed and recipes to test. There are websites to be designed, photos to be edited, and post-dessert workouts to get done. But there is also a blog to attend to and readers getting impatient.  Those readers who…

Revisiting a Favorite

Posted on January 27, 2012

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love peanut butter and chocolate.  So for my first recipe post on Fox, I thought I’d share one of my favorite chocolate and peanut butter recipes!  Click over to see my recipe for Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownie Bites. And…

Triple Chocolate Muffins with a Peanut Butter Swirl

Posted on January 3, 2012

Today was my first day back to real life. The early morning alarm, a half-awake trip to the gym, and then that rush to shower, eat breakfast, pack lunch and basically race against the clock to get to the office on time. I didn’t like it. Did I spend the last three weeks recovering from…

Rugelach, Three Ways

Posted on December 22, 2011

I decided to get a little crazy with my last holiday cookie.  Rugelach is a traditional Jewish dessert, perfect for Channukah.  However, I’m pretty sure that these would be welcome on any Christmas table as well. So instead of making a traditional version of rugelach, I took the basic cream cheese dough and added a…

Pretzel and Chocolate Chip Loaded Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on December 1, 2011

So we are basically a week into the holiday season and all I want to do is bake all day and eat cookies. Even more so than usual.  The good news is that in one week I’ll be on a much needed vacation from work that will allow me to focus most of my energy…

Gooey Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars {Gluten-Free}

Posted on November 21, 2011

These gooey and delicious oatmeal bars are made with just basic ingredients, they are gluten-free and guilt-free! Ever since I made these bars a couple of months ago, my sister has been asking me to make a pumpkin version.  I’m sorry it took so long but glad I squeezed this recipe in before Thanksgiving.  These…

Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownie Bites

Posted on November 13, 2011

Fudgy brownie bites stuffed with a layer of peanut butter cup cookie dough The apartment is finally starting to feel like home.  It isn’t because I unpacked 99% of my things (the other 1% includes books and underwear that is still MIA).  It also is not because we finally have shelves in the closet so…

Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Toffee Bars

Posted on October 13, 2011

Do you read Cookies & Cups?  If not, you need to. Not only is Shelly hilarious, but she also makes the most delicious and fun desserts in every.single.post.  I can not stop drooling over her Chubby Hubby Bars or Pumpkin Dump Cake.  Really, I should have an email folder dedicated to the recipes from her…

Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies {Guest Post}

Posted on October 11, 2011

In the midst of my crazy life, I am so thankful for other food bloggers!  It never ceases to amaze me how many of you there are that are willing to lend a hand when things get crazy.  A couple of weeks ago, a few wonderful bloggers volunteered to guest post on Keep It Sweet…

Peanut Butter Cookie Bars with Chocolate Ganache

Posted on September 26, 2011

For this month’s Secret Recipe Club, I had a hard time deciding what to make.  I got picked to make a recipe from Authentic Suburban Gourmet and Lisa had a lot of tempting recipes.  My list of options included an Apple & Fig Tart, her Toffee & Caramel Cheesecake and these Fig Muffins with Brown…

Gooey Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Bars (Gluten-Free)

Posted on September 20, 2011

My busy schedule these days has been keeping me from as much time in the kitchen as I would like.  There are so many recipes that I've been dying to try, but they keep getting put on the back-burner.  Luckily, I found a really easy but tasty dessert to make this past weekend. These bars…

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Surprise

Posted on August 23, 2011

Since my birthday dessert (ie the Best Dessert Ever) was such a hit and there were so many requests, I got my mom to share a little bit more about her creation and tell us how to make it! It appears that my love-inspired dessert, has sent quite a buzz through the world of creative…

Nutter Butter Bars {Guest Post}

Posted on August 14, 2011

Wow, I can’t believe it is the last day of my official vacation.  It has been good to get away from real life for a bit but I miss my regular baking and blogging.  I promise to get back to that soon!  Luckily, I have another amazing guest post today.  My blog friends seem to…

Jackie’s Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies {Guest Post}

Posted on August 11, 2011

While I’m taking a few days off, Jackie from La Casa de Sweets was kind enough to offer to guest post!  Since she made a delicious chocolate and peanut butter dessert for her post, I wanted to point out some other amazing looking chocolate and peanut butter recipes on her blog: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes,…

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls

Posted on July 28, 2011

I had a couple options for tonight’s post, but it seems my Facebook fans and Twitter followers are huge peanut butter lovers like I am. For all the years before my blog, I thought I was alone in my peanut butter addiction.  What a relief to know there is a support group! So, in honor…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mini S’mores Pies

Posted on July 14, 2011

This will be the first in a series of guest posts throughout the summer.  I have some great bloggers joining us to share some of their favorite desserts!  I'm excited to start with Erin from The Spiffy Cookie.  She has a wonderful blog with creative and delicious recipes and this one is amazing!  Some of…

Can’t Get Enough

Posted on July 5, 2011

How was everyone’s weekend? Mine was good, especially since a 3-day weekend means a 4-day work-week. I love how that happens:-) Matt and I went out to the Hamptons to visit his Parents for a couple days and then went to a college friend’s wedding on Sunday night. It was a lot of fun being…

Brownies for Breakfast?

Posted on June 23, 2011

Do these brownies look gooey enough to you? They did to me too… …at 8:30 this morning. What, you don't eat brownies for breakfast?  Yeah, me neither.  I actually eat a wonderfully healthy breakfast every morning; think yogurt, oatmeal, fruit and peanut butter in some combination or another.  It is actually my favorite meal and…

PB&J Meets PB & Chocolate

Posted on June 5, 2011

I love peanut butter.  I love peanut butter with chocolate, I love peanut butter and jelly, I love peanut butter by the spoonful.  You already know this, but I just had to get it off my chest. I expressed my love of blueberries and peanut butter before, and then I combined chocolate and blueberries.  And…

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie

Posted on May 25, 2011

I have to tell you, the pictures don’t do this dessert justice.  Whoever has tips for taking pictures of ice cream please send them my way! So lately I haven’t been showing enough love to my two favorite food groups: peanut butter and ice cream What, those aren’t food groups? Could have fooled me! Does…

Brownie Cheesecake Insanity

Posted on May 10, 2011

Let’s talk about this dessert. Let’s talk about how many emails my mom and I exchanged regarding the details of this dessert. Ok, let’s not, because it is a little embarrassing.  Let’s just say I started craving cheesecake around 7am every day over the course of a week or so.  No big deal. We can’t…

Blueberry Peanut Butter

Posted on April 21, 2011

Recently I discovered my love for blueberries and peanut butter.  Really, I love anything with peanut butter, especially chocolate, but the combination of blueberries and peanut butter is taking a new place in my heart. One of my favorite snacks is a cup of fresh juicy blueberries topped with a spoonful of peanut butter.  Sometimes…

Chocolate Chip Toffee Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter Frosting

Posted on April 14, 2011

Yes, I’m still making cookies.  I just can’t help myself, though!  And believe me, you should be happy about this. A few months ago I made some oatmeal cookies with toffee and chocolate that were delicious.  The cookie wasn’t exciting enough, though so I stepped them up. This time I made Chocolate Chip Toffee Oatmeal…

Brownies for a Guest

Posted on March 10, 2011

One of my best friends is coming to town. Kristen and I have been friends since we were in 2nd grade.  No, that is a lie.  We have known each other since then but actually weren’t really friends until 6th grade.  I don’t really remember why it took so long, but we have been best…

Must Make This Now

Posted on February 28, 2011

There are a few occasions when I see a recipe on a blog and I know that I need to make it immediately. Of course, I bookmark several new recipes each week, but I never have time to try all of them.  Unsurprisingly, it was a chocolate and peanut butter recipe that made the “must-make-this-now”…

For the Chocoholics

Posted on January 23, 2011

Every time I visit my parents, my mom and I email constantly the week before about what we will bake.  There are always too many things for us to try, so it’s usually a pretty fattening special looking recipe that makes the cut.  Last weekend we made Picky Palate’s Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookie Sandwiches and…

Cookie Sandwiches Guest Posted

Posted on January 7, 2011

The below post is also being featured today on Liz’s blog, Blog is the New Black.  Check out her blog for great recipes for any part of the meal. On New Year’s Eve, my husband and I went to his brother’s apartment for a fun but low-key night.  They made us a delicious dinner and…

Delicious End to 2010

Posted on January 4, 2011

As I take a look at some of the last month’s activities I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that my pants don’t fit… We had our 5th annual Thanksgiving with Friends (the infamous dinner with 8 desserts) Had and fulfilled intense cookie cravings Tried to make the perfect cookie Baked the Brown Eyed Baker’s Peanut…

Peanut Butter Cheesecakes with Pretzel Crust

Posted on December 28, 2010

You already know that my pants don’t fit.  I don’t know about you, but I find it nearly impossible to diet around this time of year.  It is so cold out that the last thing I want to eat is salad.  What really appeals to me are dishes like chili, lasagna, fresh baked cookies… comfort…

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Love

Posted on December 19, 2010

I love peanut butter.  If a day goes by where I don’t have it, I experience withdrawal symptoms.  A few days without it? Don’t mess with me. As much as I loved being in Italy for my honeymoon this summer, going without peanut butter for almost two weeks may have been enough to convince me…

Low Fat Peanut Butter Mousse

Posted on October 1, 2010

Although I’d like to eat these or these every day, my body doesn’t seem to think that is acceptable enough for fitting into my clothes!  As a result, I am constantly thinking of dessert ideas that are a little more healthy.  Don’t get me wrong, when you need a brownie, you NEED a brownie, but…