Krispie Peanut Butter Brownies

First, I must recognize the Brown Eyed Baker for introducing me to this recipe. One day, I was browsing her very neatly categorized blog. And as I was perusing the brownie category, this delicious treat caught my eye.

The Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars

I knew just what to do. I MADE THEM! And I have not regretted that decision. They are super easy to make, and I think kids would get a huge kick out of helping out. (Can't ask Jacob, cause he didn't help, but someday!)

So, I took a quick short cut, and I whipped up a box of Pillsbury brownies, according to the box directions. As soon as they are done, you top them with the marshmallows and you bake for 3 minutes, until they puff.

Just like a cloud... of sugar... above chocolate...

Then this sits off to the side, while you melt some chocolate and peanut butter together. When that is all melted, you stir in some rice krispies and get them all nicely coated.

Take a taste. I won't tell.

Then you let this sit for 3 minutes. Follow up by pouring this on top of the marshmallow layer. I thought this would be tricky, but the marshmallows hold up really well. If you want to make them look seasonal, you can poke a few candy corn on the top. (Love my cheater short cut to make all things seasonal? Candy corn.)

When that is all smooth and pretty, put them in the fridge until thoroughly chilled. I think I let them chill for 2 or 3 hours, before I had to pull them out and plate them, out of nessesity and a shortage in time. But they were ready to go. It is easier to cut them when they are chilled through.

And there they are. The best decision you will make in your life. (HA... definitely not. But a good decision none the less.)

And the winner is....

To those 4 of you who voted on my poll (yes, the 5th one was me.. he he...) YOU MADE MY DAY! The winner, was pumpkin in a cookie! I can't blame you. I picked all of the above! I can almost never get enough pumpkin this time of year.

Gobble... Gobble....

Well, now that it is too late for you all to make a treat for Thanksgiving, I will unveil my delicious Thanksgiving treat! (haha... am I just behind on life or what?) My plan this year was for these cute turkey sugar cookies. Thus Exhibit A.

EXHIBIT A:

How cute are those?! Well, they turned out to be a bit not so cute, when I realized I had to do a lot more work than I wanted to. I get lazy, what can I say.

So, then I see, Exhibit B.

EXHIBIT B:

How easy is that? Plop on some candy corn and call it good. That is when I came up with these little guys... If you would, Exhibit C.

EXHIBIT C:

Not so bad. I didn't have to buy anything I didn't already have. Which was a major point for me! Score! Looking back I wish that I had used chocolate frosting, but I've never made a chocolate frosting that I have liked. I think its just me. Any way, guess how many I made...

This many! And did you notice I got lazy, and just frosted some. The recipe made 50 cookies. I used a recipe from Better Home and Gardens cook book. Just a plain jane sugar cookie dough. Not sure if its my favorite one, yet.


And the big mess I made in my tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny kitchen. haha... Any one want to lick the beaters? Well, come over!!

And you want to know what I am dying to make next year. (Please, please let it happen!) This dude! He rocks my world.


I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving and remembered all the wonderful people and blessings that you are thankful, and blessed to have.

Stay tuned, I've got a great brownie coming up next.

oops.... almost forgot these... in order of appearance.

Its Turkey Time Cookies

Turkey Cookie Treats

Turkey Cheese Ball