
Here is a new dessert that is high on my step-sons list of new desserts he likes. This was another treat I took to Vegas with us. Yes, he is one lucky guy that his step-mama loves him so much.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
adapted by me, recipe found at Very Best Baking
2 cups chunky peanut butter, divided3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, divided
4 cups pretzels (broken and roughly chopped), divided
2 cups chocolate chip cookies
Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with foil leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Beat 1-1/4 cups of peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar, until mixed. Stir in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 cups pretzel pieces and 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Press evenly into prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with spatula.
Microwave the remaining 1-1/2 cups morsels and 3/4 cups peanut butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl for 40 seconds, stir and repeat until melted, but do not burn. Spread chocolate layer evenly over powdered sugar mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining pretzel pieces, pressing down lightly. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; peel off foil. Cut into pieces. Store in covered container in refrigerator or freeze until ready to eat.

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I saw this recipe using red and blue sprinkles over at Cookin' Cowgirl, which would be perfect for 4th of July Cookies, but since I was hosting a Graduation Party for my sweet girls who just graduated High School, I decided to use black and yellow the colors of the college they would be attending in the Fall; Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri (and yes they are 1837 miles away from home as I post this). Here they are dancing for the Lindenwood Football in the first home game last weekend.




My first Apple Pie BAKED, BLOGGED and DEVOURED, my friends said "I don't even like apple pie and this was the best apple pie I've ever had". Yes, we all loved it. Good thing I had this practice run, because I am doing an Apple Pie Challenge next month with my group CRAZY COOKING CHALLENGE (come check it out, it's easy to join in). I was a little scared since I had never ever even attempted to make an apple pie and now that this one came out so delicious, I don't know if I can top it, but I've already got another recipe in the making as I write this post.





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