Caramel Hot Chocolate Fudge

January 20, 2013 50 Comments

Caramel Hot Chocolate Fudge

Procrastination is something that I have become very good at.

Last month Aimee (from Shugary Sweets) and I decided to share a caramel hot chocolate treat with you on the same day in late January.  So, I have actually had this caramel hot chocolate fudge made and sitting on my computer since the beginning of December.  You would think that with that much time I would have the pictures edited and in a draft just waiting to post.  Of course not!  That would be too much planning ahead for me.  Last night I sat down and edited the pictures, and that’s where I stopped.  I mean I had all Sunday afternoon to finish it ;-)

So this morning I got up and went to uploaded the pictures into my draft before church, and it wasn’t working.  The internet was down!  I tried again after church and still nothing.  So here I am at Starbucks with my handy little laptop that my husband got me for Christmas and  a USB drive.  Thank goodness for free wifi, so I can still post on time.

I would like to think this will teach me to plan ahead a little better….but I know myself, and I know that I will probably still wait until the last possible minute again.

Caramel Hot Chocolate Fudge

One thing that I love about the winter is all the hot chocolate.  Of course we drink iced hot chocolate during the summer, so it isn’t much of a change.   We buy a big container of hot chocolate mix because our kids go through it way too fast to buy those little boxes with 10 packets in them.    Although the big container encourages them to use big scoops of the mix, so I don’t know if we are really saving anything.

Caramel Hot Chocolate Fudge

So, when I saw the big container sitting in the cupboard, I knew that I wanted to make a whole bunch of yummy hot chocolate flavored treats for you.  I hope you are prepared for lots of hot chocolate goodness.  Haha!  That sounds like I have so many things to share…in reality it is just 4 recipes.  I was going to share them all in one week, but I haven’t decided if I’m going to do that.  Maybe I will space them out.  I guess you will just have to come back every day to see what I decide to do.  I actually have 2 real food items I want to share too…decisions, decisions.  #lifeofablogger

This fudge looks really complicated with all the swirls but it is so easy to make.  The easiest thing to do is start with the hot chocolate layer.  Once that is all melted and creamy, you turn the heat on low so it doesn’t set up in the pan.  Get another pan out and get the caramel layer started.  After you have both layers all ready, you can start swirling.  I like to line my pan with parchment paper.  The paper lifts right out of the pan and peels off so easily.  I tried wax paper one time.  Not a good idea to pour hot fudge onto a wax paper!  I had to get creative and use a blow dryer to melt the bottom of the fudge just enough to peel off the wax paper.  Just an FYI for you to remember.

Start by pouring half of the hot chocolate fudge into the pan.  Drop half of the caramel fudge by spoonfuls onto the top of the hot chocolate layer.  Take a knife and gently swirl the caramel fudge through.  Don’t swirl too much or you will start to loose your colors.  I think the contrast of this fudge makes it so pretty!!!   Repeat the layers and swirling with the rest of the fudge.

Caramel Hot Chocolate Fudge

Now this is where you have to have patience.  Place the dish in the refrigerator and wait a few hours.  I know…this is tough.  I like to make the fudge up late at night, so it can set up overnight.  Then when I get up the next morning I can pull the pan out of the refrigerator first thing.  This gives it time to come to room temperature while I am getting ready for the day.  This fudge is easier to cut if you let it come to room temperature.  I run the knife under very hot water and it cuts right through it like butter.  You will also want to clean the knife off between cuts.  That isn’t necessary but it will keep your fudge clean looking.  This is also a soft fudge, but don’t worry it will hold it’s shape very well.  Just keep it in a sealed container on your counter.

My youngest absolutely loved this fudge.  He came in the office last night when I was editing these pictures and he got really excited.  He said, “Mom, that was the best fudge you ever made.” If that doesn’t convince you to make it, I don’t know what will.

I still have half a container of hot chocolate mix left, I think I need to surprise my little guy with another batch of this caramel hot chocolate fudge.    I can’t wait to see his smile when he sees it in the kitchen again!!!

 

***Now go check out these yummy Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bars that Aimee has for you today!!!  I really think we should have mailed each other samples…it isn’t fair that I have to drool over her pictures and not get to eat one!

 

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Caramel Hot Chocolate Fudge

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 48 squares of fudge

Caramel Hot Chocolate Fudge

Soft hot chocolate fudge swirled with a caramel fudge

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate Layer
2 cups chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup marshmallow cream
1/3 cup hot chocolate mix
For the Caramel Layer
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 Tablespoon butter
pinch salt
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup marshmallow cream
1 packet Duncan Hines Caramel Mix In (for the frosting)
1/2 cup miniature marshmallow bits

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, butter, salt, and sweetened condensed milk for the hot chocolate layer. Stir until melted and smooth. Add the marshmallow cream and the hot chocolate mix. Stir until melted and creamy. Turn heat to low.
  2. In another saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips, butter, salt, and sweetened condensed milk for the caramel layer. Stir until melted and smooth. Add the marshmallow cream and caramel mix in. Stir until melted and creamy.
  3. Pour 1/2 of the hot chocolate fudge into a 8x8 pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Drop 1/2 of the caramel fudge by spoonfuls onto the hot chocolate layer. Swirl gently with a knife. Repeat with the rest of the fudge. Sprinkle the top with the marshmallow bits. Refrigerate until set. Remove the parchment paper and let come to room temperature before cutting. Cut into 48 squares.
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Click the picture to get to the link!!!

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Brownie Mint Rice Krispie Treats

November 18, 2012 35 Comments

CURRENTLY I AM…

Brownie Mint Rice Krispie Treats

…EXCITED FOR - Thanksgiving with my hubby’s family…can’t wait to snuggle those nieces and nephews.
…MISSING – my sisters and brother and their little munchkins.
…WEARING - jeans, black & orange top with a black & cream striped cardigan and silver flats with my bling owl necklace
…LISTENING TO -  The Parent Rap…funny stuff if you have kids.
…TRYING - to not lose my patience when kids are doing the things kids do so well.

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Peanut Butter Blasted Oreo Popcorn Munch

October 31, 2012 41 Comments

Happy Halloween!  The one day a year we let our kids take candy from strangers…in fact, we even let them knock on the strangers doors begging for the candy.  Does anyone else find the irony in this holiday?  That being said…my kids are going out with us right behind them, watching every move everyone makes.  This year we attempted to create their costumes using only what we had on hand.  For some reason they are obsessed with the show “My Babysitter is a Vampire”, so vampires all around.  I’m just glad my son gave up the werewolf costume…I couldn’t find anything here in the house to recreate that.  Vampires are so much easier to come up with.

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Peanut Butter Marshmallow Brownie Cups

September 12, 2012 37 Comments
Lately I have realized that I am easily distracted or disorganized…or both.

I have been losing receipts and putting things down then forgetting where they are.
Those are the times I pound around the house blaming one of the kids for moving it.
But then I find it, and realize that I am the one who moved it.
The thing is our house isn’t that big and I don’t have huge messes everywhere.
Yes, there are some things that could be a little better organized.

It is just this mom brain of mine that needs some more help.

Just a few weeks ago, we were coming home from somewhere.
I don’t remember…I have forgotten that already.
Anyway, my husband had some cash from something and he handed it to me.
Joking around he laughed and said “Can I trust you with this?” It wasn’t a lot.
But it’s money.  I can be trusted with that always.  Wink, wink!!!

Well, I put it in a pocket in my purse that I don’t ever put money in.
Don’t ask.  I don’t know why either.
Fast forward a few days and my husband wants the money for something.
Do I remember where I put it?  Of course not.

I search my purse, my wallet, my jeans pocket…the van.
No money anywhere.
It’s gone.  Disappeared. Vanished.

About a week later, I was digging in my purse.  Yes, the very same one I searched earlier.
Any guesses what I found in the inside pocket, under some missing receipts:-)
The money.
It was there the whole time…probably laughing at me.

I can tell you one thing that I will never lose!!!
Brownies.
Especially brownies with a fluffy peanut butter nougat filling,
oh, and a hidden marshmallow center!!!
You didn’t think I would forget to tell you about the center, did you???

Of course not.  These were way too good to forget about.
Plus, I only have one refrigerator so they were kind of hard to lose.

Don’t make these unless you have somewhere to take them or someone to give them too!
They are super addicting!!!
I kinda really wish I had lost them…my jeans wish I had too:-)

Want more mini brownie ideas?
Milky Way Brownie Cups - BruCrew Life
Brownie Bites with Root Beer Frosting –  Shugary Sweets
Pumpkin Swirl Brownie Bites – Bakers Royale
Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites- BruCrew Life

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Brownie Cups

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 box brownie mix (for 9×13 pan)
  • 1/2 c. marshmallow fluff
  • 1 2/3 c. peanut butter chips (10 oz. bag)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. shortening
  • 1 container cool whip (8 oz.)
  • 1/4 c. chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare the brownie mix according to the 2 egg direction on the back of the box. Spoon 1 teaspoon into greased mini muffin tins. Bake for 12 minutes at 350*. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then use a wooden tart shaper or spoon to push the centers in. Let cool 2 more minutes in the pan, then remove to wire rack and cool completely.*
In a small sauce pan over low heat, melt the peanut butter chips and 1 teaspoon shortening. Stir until completely smooth. Beat with mixer for 1 minute. Add whipped topping and beat one more minute.
Spoon a small amount of marshmallow fluff into each cup. Spoon the whipped peanut butter mixture into a piping bag or plastic bag and swirl it on top of the marshmallow. Refrigerate until set.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and 1/2 tsp. shortening for 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth. Place in a plastic bag and cut the tip off. Drizzle over brownie cups and top with a mini Reeses pieces. Keep refrigerated.  Makes 48 mini brownies.
Note: I use a butter knife to go around the outside of the brownie cup, making it easier to remove from the pan.
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Fluffernutter Fudge Brownies

September 2, 2012 24 Comments

I recently learned something new about my desserts…

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They can be used just like money in certain situations.
My oldest son has been using desserts in trades to get more/better lunches at school.
At lunch time, he gives anyone who wants a “taste” of the sweets…
then whoever will trade him the best lunch item, gets the goodies.
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So far he has gotten pizza, garlic bread, and a plate of french fries.
I haven’t decided whether to be upset that he is trading away his lunch that I lovingly made,
or happy because so many of his friends are wanting my sweets…
For now I am going with happy because everyone likes good reviews of the things they make.
It is just like getting comments on this blog from someone who made your recipe and loved it.
Which by the way, I LOVE to hear from you guys when that happens.
Totally makes my day…just sayin:-)
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If you are looking for a fast and easy brownie to take to any picnics or family gatherings,
these Fluffernutter Fudge Brownies have your name written all over them.
Chocolate brownies made from a box…or get jiggy and make one from scratch if you like….whatev.
I’m kind of a box mix girl for now.  But only because of convenience.
Then whip up an easy fudge from chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk
and fill it with whatever candy floats your boat.
My boat is always floating with marshmallows and Reese’s candies.
Something about that peanut butter and marshmallow stuff that just gets me every single time.
Last week I made a pan of these for our church picnic…
and the only thing that came home from the picnic was a plate of crumbs.
Love it when that happens.
Of course my son wasn’t too happy because then he didn’t have anything to barter with on Monday.
He actually had to eat his own lunch that day.

I guess he forgot about the cookies in the freezer.  Ooops!
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Any of these Reese’s treats would make good picnic food too:
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Fluffernutter Fudge Brownies

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 24 brownies

Fluffernutter Fudge Brownies

Chocolate brownies topped with a marshmallow, peanut butter cup fudge...grab a cup of milk because you are going to need it.

Ingredients

1 box brownie mix (13×9 pan size)
1 c. snack sized Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped (about 12)
1 c. miniature Reese's Pieces
2 c. marshmallows
2 c. chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare brownies according to the 2 egg directions on the back of the box. Bake about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan combine the chocolate chips and milk. Heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool 2 minutes. Stir the marshmallows, peanut butter cups, and pieces in by hand gently. Spoon on top of the brownies and spread out. Let cool until set.
    3. Note:
  3. Work quickly with the fudge because it will set up very quickly.
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*Disclosure:  Reese’s is NOT sponsoring this post.  I just really love the Reese’s products, and I love to share any chance I get.
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Monster Cookie Dough Popcorn Munch

July 27, 2012 52 Comments
I have the funniest…ok, maybe the dorkiest habit…
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you are going to laugh at me…

but that’s ok because my family cracks up all the time.
Want to know what it is???

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100 Grand Rice Krispie Treats

July 22, 2012 39 Comments
100 Grand Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect snack food for a picnic, barbecue, or a fun blog meet up.
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Ok, so I did something a little out of the ordinary…
for a shy person that is.
I know that most of you here would never have guessed that I am actually really a shy person.

It’s true…I am really truly shy and find it hard to talk to people in real life.
Thank goodness I talk to most of you through my computer.
Otherwise I would be stuttering and turning red…
and then quite possibly it would all end in tears and embarrassment.

I am much better one on one…most of the time.

blog besties

So, for the past 5-6 months Aimee (from Shugary Sweets) and I
have been scheming when and where we could meet up since we only live 3 hours apart.
Finally I offered to drive out there and visit…she lives near IKEA after all.
Duh, super no brainer.  Meet up with the most awesome bloggy friend…and shop IKEA!

Now that puts me totally outside of my comfort zone…
going out on a branch and driving to meet someone you have never met before.  Yikes!!!
I was a little bit nervous that morning.

But Aimee and I have been commenting on each others blogs and emailing
for about a year and a half…so I totally felt like I knew her.
We have so much in common we are practically twins:-)

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Let me tell you what…she is 100 times more awesome in person:-)
We had THE best time that day…going through IKEA first.
Then she took me to this huge grocery store thingy called Jungle Jim’s…
such a way cool place.  You could find anything and everything food related there.

And then we just went back to her house, so our kids could play while we chatted…
oh, and we ate yummy snacks:-)  Boy! Were they yummy!
She had cupcakes, cake, and fudge…oh, the cinnabon fudge.
Totally to die for…seriously THE.BEST.FUDGE.EVER!!!
and I have had a lot of fudge in my life:-)

(Guess what?  She posted the recipe for it today,
so head HERE for the yummy stuff and a way to win some cinnabon goodness )

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Now as a good foodie friend, I had to bring her some yummy treats too.
I had some of these Caramel Pretzel Brownie Cheesecakes still in my fridge,
so those came with me to get rid of them share.

But I also wanted to take something else too…
not just something that was in my fridge from the day before.
I knew that Aimee’s favorite treat is the all mighty rice krispie treat…
so that was what was going along for the drive too.

And to top it all off I made the krispies based off her favorite candy bar too…the 100 Grand bar.
Loads of caramel, crisp rice, and all topped with a milk chocolate layer…
oh and sprinkles,  because they just make it look so much cuter:-)

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I had such a fun day hanging with Aimee and getting to know her even better.
Our kids had a blast hanging out…helps that they are all the same age.
And they can’t wait for us to do “hang” again.
So, I definitely see us meeting up again very soon.
Next time though, the kids will be in school and we are headed on a bakery crawl.
Totally can’t wait for that!!!

Yup, best blog buds for sure!!!!!

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100 Grand Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 24 squares

100 Grand Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats made with caramel and chocolate

Ingredients

1 cup Kraft caramel squares (about 26 unwrapped)
3 Tablespoons butter
1 (10 oz.) bag miniature marshmallows
6 cups rice krispie cereal
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon shortening
2 Tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the caramel squares and butter. Stir until melted. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted again. Add the cereal, and mix until all is coated. Press into a 9×13 pan that has been lightly buttered. Let sit and cool for 30 minutes.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the shortening. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Continue heating another 30 seconds and stirring until melted. Do not over heat. Spread over the top of the krispies and top with sprinkles. Let set. Cut into 24 squares.
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Mocha Mallow Fudge

July 1, 2012 37 Comments

We love a good hot chocolate any time of the year.
But when the temperatures reach 100*…
a HOT chocolate just isn’t going to cut it.
Cold hot chocolate’s are pretty good,
but sometimes you just want more to bite into.

Have you tried out any of the Duncan Hines frosting creations?
I bought the mocha because, well because I love all things mocha flavored:-)
It sat in my cupboard for a while waiting for just the right thing to use it in…
I didn’t want to use it on just anything.
Why didn’t I just buy a few???

I always associated fudge with Christmas…
it seems like growing up that was the only time I ever ate it.
But now I think we need to have fudge more often.

So, to combat my craving for hot chocolate and to get more fudge in my diet,
I decided to combine the two together.
And the cookie crust, well it had nothing to do with either…
it just happened.

This just might be my favorite fudge right now.
Soft and marshmallowy…sweet and crunchy…chocolatey and creamy!

Oh, fudge, now I’m craving it all over again:-)
And of course I never did buy another mocha packet.
This could be bad…

How about some more fudge to drool over?
Cappuccino Fudge - BruCrew Life
Red Velvet Fudge - Something Swanky
Pumpkin Pie Fudge - Family Bites
Key Lime Pie Fudge - Real Mom Kitchen

Or check out my Fudge Pinterest board…

Mocha Mallow Fudge

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 c. chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 5 Tbsp. butter, melted

For the Mocha Layer

  • 2 c. white chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 c. marshmallow fluff
  • 1 packet Mocha Duncan Hines Frosting Creation Flavor Mix
  • 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows

For the Vanilla Layer

  • 1 c. white chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 tsp. butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. condensed milk
  • 1/2 c. marshmallow fluff
Instructions

For the Crust

Combine the cookie crumbs and the melted butter in a bowl and press into a 8×8 pan that has been lined with wax paper. Set aside.

For the Mocha Layer

In a saucepan combine the white chocolate chips, butter, salt, condensed milk, and marshmallow fluff. Stir over medium heat until everything is all melted. Stir in the mocha packet. Let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the marshmallows and pour over the crust. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes.

For the Vanilla Layer

In a saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips, butter, salt, condensed milk, and marshmallow fluff. Stir over medium heat until melted. Let cool 5 minutes and pour over the mocha layer. Refrigerate until set.
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No Bake M&M Granola Bars – SRC

June 25, 2012 33 Comments
Time for another fun round of Secret Recipe Club…
What is that you ask?
It is a group of bloggers that get together and make a recipe from their assigned blog each month!
Basically we are encouraged to blog stalk until we find the “perfect” recipe!
This month I was given The Fearless Homemaker!!!
I have been following and reading Amy’s blog for a while now…
oh and keeping up with her on facebook and instagram too:-)
So, I was so excited to go through some more of her posts that were “new” to me,
and to get to know her even more!!!
That girl has some awesome stuff going on over at her blog…
things like Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Muffins (those are most definitely going to happen soon too) look at theses Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream (love me some pumpkin and salted caramel), and oh me, oh my S’mores Cheesecake with Toasted Marshmallow Topping (I die).  

I seriously wasn’t sure how I was going to pick just one recipe to make this month.
And I will eventually try them all, but for today
the No Bake Granola Bars won out.
Mostly because it was over 90* the week I made them,
and after a day at the pool I was feeling kind of lazy like!
No bakes it is!!!
Plus, my kids eat granola bars like they are going out of style,
so I decided that making my own is cheaper and better than the processed cheap ones
I have been feeding them.

I’m not sure if I will ever buy another box from the store again!!!
These were so delicious and fresh!

And I love being able to throw whatever I have in my cupboard at the time
for new varieties!!!  So many things you could do with this recipe.
I’m thinking a peanut butter cup version needs to happen asap:-)
Love me my pb cups!!!

This time I pretty much stuck to the recipe…
not much you can change up except your mix ins.
(Next time I am thinking about using coconut oil though.)
That I had fun digging through my cupboard for goodies.
I came out with mini m&m’s, mini chocolate chips,
mini marshmallow bits, and chopped peanuts!!!
Why yes, I do love all things mini:-)

These were fantastic and I can’t wait to make more,
with lots more fun flavor combo’s!
Thank you Amy for so many great recipes and a fun blog to read!!!
You are the bomb girl:-)

No Bake M&M Granola Bars

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 2 c. quick oats
  • 1 c. rice krispies
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. chopped peanuts
  • 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. mini m&m’s
  • 1/2 c. mini marshmallow bits
Instructions
Combine the oats and cereal and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter and honey. Stir over medium heat until melted and the mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Add the oats mixture and stir until coated. Let cool for a few minutes before stirring in all the mix ins.
Press into a greased jelly roll pan making it about 3/4 inch thick. Make sure you really press it down so everything sticks together. Let cool on the counter for about 2 hours before cutting into bars. Store in a loose fitting container.
*Slightly Adapted from The Fearless Homemaker
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S’mores Popcorn Munch

June 22, 2012 23 Comments
We have a YMCA membership that I reluctantly use.
I say reluctantly, kind of…
with all the sweets that keep pouring out of my kitchen
I need the gym more than ever now.
I work out…I eat cookies for lunch.
I work out…I eat donuts for snack.
See how vicious the cycle is?  I’m thinking that isn’t the best plan.
Unfortunately the working out is only keeping me at the same weight…
believe me, there is no weight loss going on over here:-)

I have a confession to make…
when I go to the gym, I kind of sort of people watch, while I run on the treadmill.
I can’t help it.
Want to know some of the stuff that goes on at my gym?
*There are your die hard work out girls…sweatbands and no smiles.  All work.  These are the serious ones…they are probably putting a good dent in their new year’s resolution.  I’m going to say it is safe to say they don’t blog about desserts and just maintaining their weight.  They look a little too “muscle-y”!
*One lady comes to the gym with a cute flower headband on…yea, I don’t see her working very hard.  The flower in her hair makes me giggle every single time I see her though.
*Next there are a few ladies who come in cute matching gym outfits…and make up.  They are very color coordinated.  I really don’t think they plan on sweating much either.  Don’t get me wrong…I am all for cute gym clothes, but that much coordination shouldn’t happen if you are really just planning on sweating.
*One day I saw a man walking down the hall in bare feet…eeeewwww on so many levels.  It was seriously disgusting!!!  You will never see me walking without shoes in a fitness place…or in any public place!
*How about the mom who was texting her son?  Turns out he wanted to know if I was married or single…not sure which is funnier…sort of being asked out by a teenager at the gym through his mom or being asked out by some old dude who still goes to the gym with his mom.  I’m really kind of glad I never saw him…could have creeped me out more!  *shiver*
*Then we have the high school/college couple that makes out in the fitness room.  Really?  Are the weight machines really the place for this?  I think not.  Step away from the machines, so I can attempt to lift something other than cookies and cakes.

The only thing that would make this people watching show better…
having a big ole bag of this yummy popcorn on the front of my treadmill.
The problem with that…then I become the one people look and laugh at and probably blog about:-)

I better keep the popcorn home where I can fully enjoy
all the chocolate covered goodness!
Running becomes so much better when you know you can go home and
eat marshmallows, chocolate bars, and golden grahams:-)
Plus, then I am not distracted by all the gym people!

Want more S’MORES goodness?
Check out these other recipes:-)
 
 
S’mores Popcorn Munch

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 8 c. popped popcorn
  • 2 c. miniature marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 c. chocolate candy bar chunks (about 16 snack sized)
  • 2 c. Golden Grahams cereal
  • 12 oz. white almond bark (I use Candiquik)
  • 1 tsp. shortening
  • blue gel food coloring
  • 1/4 c. colored sprinkles
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, marshmallows, candy bar chunks, and cereal. In a microwave safe bowl, place the white almond bark and shortening. Heat and stir every 30 seconds until melted. Remove 1/4 c. melted almond bark and set aside. Pour 1 1/4 c. melted bark over the popcorn. Toss until everthing is coated. Pour out onto a wax paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate about 5 minutes. Break into chunks.
In a bowl, combine the leftover 1/4 c. melted almond bark and tint with the blue food coloring, until it is the color you want. Place the blue chocolate into a plastic baggie and cut off the tip. Drizzle over the popcorn and sprinkle with colored sprinkles. Store in a sealed container.

 

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Marshmallow Kit Kat Ice Cream

June 20, 2012 28 Comments
I have been wanting to make some sort of 2 ingredient ice cream
ever since I saw this post about it.
(Do you read Amanda’s blog?  She is simply amazing:-)
I read it and put it on my list of food to do’s.
Well, I finally decided with it being summer and 90+* outside,
that it was time to make some ice cream.
Gotta love a cold creamy ice cream cone
after being outside in the hot sun:-)
This ice cream is so easy to make.
I almost love it more than the store bought stuff.
It is so rich and creamy!
And it only takes about 7 minutes to make
and you don’t have to heat up your oven at all for this!
Bonus when it is too sticky outside for baking!

Now obviously I had to find some thing to stir into my ice cream,
so I dug through my baking cupboard…
and pulled out some Kit Kat’s and some marshmallow ice cream topping.

Now that sounds like a tasty combo, doesn’t it?
The answer to that…YES!
We ate the entire bowl of ice cream in one day!

Now remember that if you are going to make it and eat it the same day,
you need to plan ahead better than I did.
I made it at night.
Bad idea when it has to freeze for like 6 hours before consuming:-)
Not easy to tell the kids that you are making ice cream,
and that they have to wait until tomorrow to try it out:-)
I think the wait was worth it though…they loved it!

Now my son keeps asking when I am going to make more.
I have the whipping cream and condensed milk
and an entire cupboard full of mix ins…


so what flavor combo sounds good to you???
(there is a very good chance I have what you are thinking of:-)

Marshmallow Kit Kat Ice Cream

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 2 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
  • 2 c. chopped kit kat bars
  • 1/2 c. marshmallow ice cream topping
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Stir the Kit Kat’s into the condensed milk and then fold the whipping cream in. Swirl the marshmallow topping into the mixture. Do not stir it all the way in. Spoon into a freezer safe container and freeze until solid or overnight.
Note: Chill the bowl and beater blade for 30 minutes before making the ice cream. It will speed up your whipping time.
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Reeses Fluffernutter Cupcakes

May 20, 2012 26 Comments

I seriously can’t wait any longer to tell you about these cupcakes!!!

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What’s better than a peanut butter cupcake?
A peanut butter cupcake…
with a Reeses peanut butter cup buried inside
AND then topped with a marshmallow butter cream!
Yup, that’s way better!!!
Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwiches
were my favorite growing up…
who am I kidding???
I still go crazy over a fluffernutter sandwich!!!
Or a spoon dipped into the peanut butter jar
and then the fluff jar.
What??? You’ve never done that before?
Stop everything…
go do it and then come right back!
You can thank me later.
Back to the cupcakes…
these cupcakes were ridiculously good!!!
Awesome crazy good that is.
If I had to make another batch of cupcakes right now…
it would be these hands down!!!
Which is saying a lot because the salted caramel mochas
were the most made cupcake in our house…until now!

A few weeks ago I made like a million cupcakes

for an adoption party at church.
Ok, fine it was only about 120…but it felt like millions
when I was piping on the frosting.
It would have been easier if it was all one kind,
but no, it was five or six kinds.
I have forgotten how many now!!!
All I remember was it was enough to put me into a sugar coma.
And if I go into sugar shock…
you are coming with me!!!
Sugar shock caused by dipping a spoon into the extra marshmallow frosting…
yea, of course that happened.
Don’t judge!
Sugar shock because I couldn’t help myself.
Stinking cupcake was teasing me with its peanut butter goodness.
A few pictures later and down the hatch it went.
It was totally worth all the extra time on the treadmill.
You want some now too, right?
Do it do it do it!!!
Are you still with me?
Stop drooling or licking the screen or…eating out of the fluff jar:-)
I declare this week to be CUPCAKE WEEK…
mostly because I have quite a few to share with you.
And I don’t feel like waiting anymore!
So every post this week will be somehow cupcake related…
I hope you are ready for a good daily sugar rush:-)
Reeses Fluffernutter Cupcakes

by Inside BruCrew Life
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
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Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Cupcakes

  • 1 white cake mix
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1/3 c. oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 c. sour cream
  • 24 reeses peanut butter cups

For the Marshmallow Butter Cream

  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow fluff
  • 3 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions

For the Peanut Butter Cupcakes

In a mixing bowl combine water, oil, and eggs. Add the dry cake mix and beat for 1 minute on low. Add the peanut butter and sour cream and beat on medium for 2 more minutes. Place an unwrapped peanut butter cup into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake at 350* for 18 minutes. Cool completely. Top with frosting and sprinkles. Makes 24 cupcakes.

For the Marshmallow Butter Cream

In a mixing bowl beat the butter, fluff, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar until completely mixed in.
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