The Top *10* Recipes of 2016

Here's a list of the top 10 recipes from 2016!

#1  

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge that's made in the microwave was the most viewed recipe in 2016 and I can see why.  This recipe is easy to make and it always turns out so creamy.  Even the novice chef can make Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge with confidence. 

Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies without flour!

‘Tis the season for cookies, carbs and weight gain… Not this year! With Zone Manhattan’s Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies you do not need to sacrifice nutrition to satisfy your sweet tooth.  These cookies are made without flour and uses honey instead of sugar, which will allow for a whole new approach on snacking during the holidays.

 

Easy and so Creamy Peanut Butter (microwave) Fudge

Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge made in the microwave!

 

The weather has been pretty hot, which I'm not complaining, but I try not to turn on the oven as much now.  Even so, that doesn't mean we have to do without dessert!  So I love making no-bake desserts that are not only easy, but delicious.  This Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge is made in the microwave and comes together in a matter of minutes.  Plus it doesn't require any marshmallows or fluff so you most likely have everything in your pantry right now.  Once you sink your teeth into this you'll see and taste how creamy and scrumptious it is...enjoy! 

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

It's almost Christmas!  Do you have everyone checked off your list?  If there happens to be a chef on there then I have the perfect gift; the Kenwood Chef Kitchen Machine!  It comes with three mixing tools: the K-beater, the whisk, and the dough hook!  With 750 watts of turbocharged power and the professional-grade precision of Electronic Variable Speed Control puts the chef-inspired Kenwood Chef Kitchen Machine in a culinary class all its own.  It has over six speeds, a pulse option, a tilt head, a bowl with two handles, a bowl seating pad, and one of my favorite things...a splashguard! Who wouldn't love this gift?

Banana & Peanut Butter Muffin Bites #JifPeanutPowder #WalMart

Mornings can be quite hectic around here!  I get up at 5am, get my husband off to work at 6am, get one set of kids up and get them off to school at 7:15am then get the other ones up and get them out the door at 8:10am.  During those times I have to make sure everyone is fed with something that's quick, delicious and on the go.  So when I was asked by The J.M. Smucker Company to create a unique recipe using the new Jif Peanut Powder I was happy to get started on a new breakfast treat that the whole family will enjoy!

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Banana Frosting Recipe

An ode to Elvis Presley...a decadent peanut butter sheet cake 

lathered with a creamy banana frosting!

While thinking of flavor combinations the other I day I thought about Elvis Presley and how he loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.  I've made a sandwich like that before and enjoyed it so I knew I liked the flavors.  At first I was going to make a banana cake with peanut butter frosting, but then I saw there were a million recipes like that already!  So I decided to flip it around and make a peanut butter cake with a banana frosting.  I'm happy to say that not only is it easy to make, but quite delicious too.  I think Elvis would be quite happy!

Peanut Butter Mousse & Brownie Tarts

Creamy peanut butter mousse on a rich brownie tart that's topped with a milk chocolate drizzle.

I love peanut butter and chocolate together; one of my favorite combinations!  The other day the kids wanted brownies, but I was in the mood for something with peanut butter.  I decided to make a peanut butter mousse then swirl it on top of rich, decadent brownies.  To top it off I took some milk chocolate, melted it down and drizzled it on top.  We made them into tarts so they are bite size and you can toss them right into your mouth!

Double Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

 

Recently I told you about these Chocolate Choc-Chip Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and how delicious they are.  While they're still my favorite, I decided to switch things up a little and make a peanut butter version.  My husband is a big fan of peanut butter so these were made for him.  Once again, they are super simple to make and they are quite delicious too!  I made mine with an ice cream scoop again because it makes a big, thick cookie that's a little crunchy on the outside and soft in the center.  You can always use a big spoon too.  If you have a peanut butter lover in your family then make sure you make a batch of these cookies soon!

Chocolate Choc-Chip Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

  

  

Has anyone told you they have the best cookie recipe?  I know I've said it and I think I do have some pretty delicious ones.  Well that all changed when my aunt made these Chocolate Choc-Chip Peanut Butter Cup Cookies for our family reunion.  I took one bite and fell in love!  I got the recipe, made a batch then another and another...they're addicting.  They start out with a chocolate and peanut butter dough, then you stir in peanut butter cups and chocolate chips.  They're soft on the outside, moist and kind of brownie like on the inside.  In my opinion, these are truly the best cookie I've ever made.  I'm so happy my aunt shared the recipe and now you'll get to enjoy them too!

Featuring You!

 

Spotlight of the Week!  

Welcome to featuring you!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to What Rose Knows for sharing these scrumptious Oreo Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes...this is the perfect combination of everything I love!  Once again there were so many wonderful things shared this week and the party was a huge success...thank you!

Fluffernutter Brownie Pizza

 

My kids love peanut butter and fluff together...it's a perfect combination even eaten from a spoon.  We were joking about everything they eat it on and they asked if I could come up with a dessert with it.  I actually love peanut butter and fluff together too so I was happy to oblige!  I decided to make some brownies and add a layer of peanut butter cups inside.  Then I combined the peanut butter and fluff together which I spread all over the top, drizzled on some chocolate and sprinkled on a few chopped up peanut butter cups.  Let me tell you this pizza is rich, but oh so good.  If you love chocolate and peanut butter this is the dessert for you!

Take 5 Brownie Bars

 

One of our favorite candy bars are Take 5, however where I live, they are impossible to find!  I have looked in every major store, the gas stations, little mom & pop shops, but nope...no candy bars! I looked on the internet and there are quite a few others who have this problem too.  If everyone loves them then why are they so hard to find?  So the other day I was craving one, and of course we didn't have any, so I decided to come up with something on my own and they sure did hit the spot!

Muddy Buddy Football Truffles

 

Our house loves Muddy Buddies!  When I make it, I do a great big bowl and usually it doesn't last the day...that's how it is when you have four kids; two of which are teenage boys!  With the game being this weekend I was trying to come up with snacks that were easy to make, didn't keep me in the kitchen long, and had to taste delicious.  So I decided to turn one of their favorite snacks into truffles, but not just any truffles...football truffles.  These were a breeze to make, they taste exactly like muddy buddies and they're perfect for your tailgating party...enjoy!

The Best of 2013

 

It's hard to believe it's the end of the year!  I am so grateful for how this site has grown, all the people I have met, all the precious comments regarding my recipes, and most of all ~YOU~.   Thank you so much for your continued support and for following along...it is greatly appreciated!  I can only hope and pray that next year will be so successful.  Now let's see the top 10 posts of the year.  Wishing you all a healthy & Happy New Year!

Quick & Easy Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

 

 

The holidays are right around the corner and I know myself, I am very busy!  Today I decided to show you one of my simplest recipes that I make all the time.  These peanut butter cookies have four ingredients, you mix them in one bowl and they bake up in no time at all.  This is the perfect cookie to add to your cookie tray this year...simple & delicious!

Chocolate (mayonnaise) Gobs with Peanut Butter Icing

 

I love a moist and delicious cake!  When I made these Gobs ( whoopie pies), I wanted them to be moist and delicious too.  So instead of oil or butter I decided to use mayonnaise.  Using mayonnaise keeps these very moist, however you can't taste it at all.  I never even told the kids until a week later and they had no clue!  I decided to pair these up with a creamy peanut butter icing and it was the perfect combination.  I don't like the icing to be too sweet, but you can add more sugar if you prefer.  This recipe comes together in a snap and you'll most likely have all the ingredients at home. 

Peanut Butter Truffles

 

 

    This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.

I live out in the country where there aren't any grocery stores.  If I forget something when I go shopping I usually wait until next weeks shopping trip because it's not worth making a special drive up to get it.  Finally that has changed; recently a Dollar General was built about a mile away.  Now if I forget something all I have to do is make a quick drive up there, get whatever I need and I'm good to go!

Featuring You!

 

Spotlight of the Week!  

Welcome to Featuring You!  This week our Spotlight of the Week goes to Say it with Cake for sharing this amazing Heaven & Hell Cake.  Do you see all those scrumptious layers?  They are chocolate and peanut butter!  Thank you all for sharing this week at Mix it up Monday.  I hope you enjoy the features!

No-Bake Peanut Butter & Nutella Krispie Bars

 

My daughter likes to cook and most of the time she's my helper, however this time she wanted to make a recipe by herself.  She loves peanut butter and nutella so this is what she came up with.  These bars are a snap to make, only have a few ingredients and any little chef would be proud to make...I know mine was and I was proud of her too! 

Double-the-Fun Fudge

 

It's time once again to review a new cookbook from Gooseberry Patch and this one is a treat!  The cookbooks from Gooseberry Patch are filled with delicious recipes from people all over the world, however this one has some cattitude and it's filled with Garfield's favorite dishes.  We have Breakfast is served...Time to get up!; First lunch, then a catnap; Snack Attack; Lotsa Lasagna, Pasta & Pizza; It's time for dinner...Now!!! and Dinner is over...What's for dessert?  This cookbook has over 230 recipes, a few comic strips and lots of tips & tricks...all with Garfield's Cattitude! I couldn't wait to start cooking, I've made several dishes and they all turned out wonderful.  The recipe I featured today is the perfect treat for a hot summer day!  

If you'd like to win a copy of Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude make sure you leave a comment below!