Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars #DoveTastemaker

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are perfect in lunchboxes or for an after school snack! #DoveTastemaker #chocolate #peanutbutter #bars


Are kiddos in your area back to school? My kiddos have been back in the books for almost a week now. Although we homeschool, my children still enjoy after school snacks! One of our favorites is this Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars recipe - and it couldn't be easier!
With just a few ingredients and an easy NO BAKE recipe, you can have these tasty treats waiting for your favorite little ones when they get home from school!



Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Printable recipe
Yield: 24 bars

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (this is about 24-28 whole crackers)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 bag (9.50 oz.) DOVE Dark Chocolate Silky Smooth Promises

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and peanut butter until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish, evenly spreading it out and smoothing the top.

Unwrap all of the DOVE chocolates. Place the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and discard the wrappers. Microwave the chocolate on high for 20 seconds, then in 10 second increments, stirring between each time, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter mixture.

Refrigerate the bars for at least one hour before cutting into squares.



Just a note about these bars ... they will be soft.
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S'more Bark

I just love easy treats .... and it doesn't get much easier than this S'more Bark! Just like the regular treat, this bark version os full of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows!


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Small Batch Fudge

Necessity is the mother of invention .... Have you ever heard that saying?! How true is it?! I mean, really?! This Small Batch Fudge was an invention of necessity ... It took three tries to get it right - and now I've got it for those times when I need a chocolate fix quick! 


The other night, I wanted something .... I wasn't sure what exactly, but it had to be chocolate. I know y'all know how that is! Y'all know those meme's going around about raiding your baking stash ..... that was totally me! I thought to myself that I probably looked ridiculous walking between the pantry and fridge for any kind of chocolate .... I spotted some chocolate chips - about half a bag. I could have just taken a small handful and called it good .... but I wasn't really satisfied with that idea. I really wanted it to be something else. I spotted some mini marshmallows too .... and that's when I had the idea to try to make just enough fudge for me .... and Brian. I'm pretty sure he would have thought it rude if I didn't at least offer him some! LOL.

The first batch was, uh ... not so pretty and almost inedible. Ok, it was gross. The second batch was getting better - and this batch (I'm sharing today!) was almost spot on!
You could reduce the amount of sugar a tad if you find it to be a bit too sweet for your liking. I also spooned mine in a ramekin after I microwaved it in the coffee cup because I wanted a more flat fudge than the coffee cup allowed. If you don't mind a taller fudge, by all means, save yourself the extra dish and just keep it in the coffee cup! You can do it however you like!
I used sprinkles to top our fudge because it was 1) easy 2) they were in my pantry 3) sprinkles are fun .... but you could use most anything you like in fudge!
Although I haven't tried it yet .... I am guessing you could use different flavors of chips to make different flavors of fudge! So really, this is like I'm sharing unlimited recipes in one!



Small Batch Fudge
Printable recipe
Yield: 2-3 servings (about 4-6 pieces of fudge)

¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup sugar
1 tbsp. butter
½ cup mini marshmallows
Sprinkles, nuts, crushed candy canes, or other toppings (optional)

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe coffee cup. Add the sugar and butter. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3** minutes. (I microwaved mine for 2:30). Remove the coffee cup from the microwave using an oven mitt. Add the marshmallows to the cup; stir until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is thoroughly combined. 

Let mixture cool for about 3-5 minutes, then refrigerate for 10-15 minutes or until the fudge is set. Run a butter knife around the edge of the fudge. Remove from the cup. Cut into pieces. 

*Please note - You may need to adjust the cook time depending on your microwave. 



Delish .... and just what I needed. 
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Conversation Heart Bark

This Conversation Heart Bark couldn't be any easier. Seriously y'all, it's 3 ingredients easy. I hate to even call it a "recipe" because it's almost too easy!

Make some for your kiddos or your sweetie .... they'll love it!



Conversation Heart Bark
Printable recipe
Yield: 1 pound candy

1 pkg. (16 oz.) vanilla CandiQuik 
Conversation Hearts
Sprinkles

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Set aside. Melt vanilla Candiquik according to package directions. Pour into the prepared pan and spread thinly. Immediately top with desired amount of Conversation Hearts and sprinkles. Allow to stand until chocolate hardens. Turn upside down onto a towel and peel off the waxed paper. Break into pieces. 



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Microwave Peanut Brittle

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without at least one batch of peanut brittle. It's one of those things I make every year. My oldest son would tell you this is one of his favorite Christmas treats!
Y'all know by now that I like easy - and it doesn't get much easier than this microwave version! I love that I don't need a candy thermometer for this recipe - because really, who has one of those things anyways?!


Microwave Peanut Brittle
Printable recipe
Yield: about 1 to 1½ pounds

1 cup sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 cup salted peanuts
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Butter a baking sheet and set aside. Combine the sugar and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Stir in the peanuts and butter; microwave for an additional 3 minutes or until the mixture turns a caramel color. Add the vanilla and baking soda - working quickly to mix and spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Let candy stand until cool and it hardens. Break into pieces.


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