Ingredients Needed

• Chocolate Pudding: Use Instant chocolate pudding mix!
• Milk: Nonfat or regular – it must be cows milk for the pudding to set up.
• Peanut Butter: No-stir peanut butter works best (not natural peanut butter), I like Skippy or Jif.
• Cool Whip: You can use regular, light, sugar-free, or any brand. Using whipped topping makes this so easy.
• Oreo Crust: Use my homemade one or buy one at the store.

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

• Whisk pudding mix and milk, then whisk in peanut butter. Mixture will be thick. Fold in half a container of Cool Whip.
• Pour and spread mixture in prepared chocolate cookie crust. Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, spoon remaining Cool Whip over the top of the peanut butter mixture and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.

Expert Tips

• If you find your pie didn’t set properly, this is typically due to mixing it too much and the cool whip/whipped cream breaks. Therefore, make sure to fold it slowly. Usually I do not have this issue with cool whip!
• I like to garnish this pie with broken peanut butter cups or chocolate chips. You can use Reese’s Pieces, but they’ll bleed into the topping.
• How to make this with freshly whipped cream: beat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold half into the chocolate layer – if the whipped cream isn’t stiff enough or breaks your pie will be loose.

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The BEST No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

The PERFECT recipe with only five ingredients! It's the easiest pie recipe you'll ever make and everyone will devour it.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 305kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $7

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch Oreo Crust (store bought or my Oreo Crust Recipe)
• 1 3.9-ounces box (110g) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 ¼ cups (294ml) nonfat milk
• ¾ cup (204g) creamy peanut butter
• 1 8 ounce container (226g) Cool Whip
• Peanut butter cups for garnish, optional

Instructions

• Whisk pudding mix and milk, then whisk in peanut butter. Mixture will be thick. Fold in half the container (4 ounces/113g) Cool Whip.
• Spread mixture in prepared pie crust. Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with remaining Cool Whip and chopped peanut butter cups.

Notes

• I don’t recommend substituting freshly whipped cream because it’s easier for the pie to be too loose, but you can whip 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Store pie loosely covered in the refrigerator or you can even freeze the pie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 349mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g

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Lucky Charm Marshmallow Treats

These cereal bars are some of my favorites to make because of how simple they are! Rice Krispie Treats are a classic, but they can be made with just about any cereal. Not only are Lucky Charms my favorite cereal but they include Lucky Charms marshmallows which, when added to cereal treats, make them SO GOOD!

These treats are perfect for kids and adults for any time of the year, but especially during the St. Patties Day season! They’re easy to make, no bake, with a gooey crunchy texture – you’re going to love them!

Ingredients Needed

• Marshmallows: You can use mini marshmallows (a 10 oz bag) or regular size (a 12 ounce bag).
• Lucky Charms Cereal: the best!
• Vanilla: I love using pure vanilla extract
• Butter: You can use unsalted or salted butter. It’s helpful if it’s room temperature, but not required.

How to make Lucky Charm Treats

• Place butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. It’s best to use a rubber spatula for this.
• Add cereal and stir to coat with the marshmallow mixture. Pour into a 9×9-inch square pan. Press cereal mixture firmly to compact into the baking dish.
• Let set until firm then slice into bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Expert Tips + Tricks

• You can use mini marshmallows if that is what you have on hand. Check out the recipe notes to see how much you will need.
• Spray wax paper or parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray so you can press without it sticking to your hands.

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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats Recipe

These Rice Krispie Treats are like the classic treat, but made with lucky charms. Make these marshmallow Krispie treats for St. Patricks Day and you will not be disappointed!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Setting Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 585kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (246g) Lucky Charms cereal
• 12 ounces (340g) marshmallows
• 5 tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
• Add cereal and stir to coat with the marshmallow mixture. Pour into pan. Press firmly to compact. Tip: spray wax paper with nonstick cooking spray so you can press without it sticking to your hands.
• Let set until firm then slice into bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Notes

• Regular size marshmallows come in 12 ounce bags. Mini marshmallows come in 10 ounce bags.
• You can use 1 (10 ounce) bag of mini marshmallows in place of the 12-ounce bag of normal sized ones without altering the outcome.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 3493IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 516mg | Iron: 26mg

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BEST Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

I have been craving White Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter cups a ton lately. I didn’t think I’d like them because I don’t love white chocolate, but once I tried them I couldn’t stop eating them. And this recipe was born!

I have several peanut butter bar recipes on this site, like peanut butter pretzel bars, made with pretzels, and Reese’s Bars made with Ritz crackers. I was out of both of those things so these double peanut butter bars are made with graham cracker crumbs – and topped with white chocolate just like my favorite candy. Peanut butter lovers are going to love this recipe!

Ingredients Needed

• Peanut Butter – obviously!! I use a no-stir (not natural) peanut butter, like Skippy or Jif.
• Graham Cracker Crumbs – you can crush sheets of graham crackers yourself in a food processor or with a rolling pin in a ziploc bag, or buy a box of crumbs. You want fine crumbs so they mix in evenly.
• Powdered Sugar – We add this for sweetness and to help bind the mixture.
• White Chocolate Chips – These will be the topping with a little extra peanut butter so they slice nicely – it’s what makes them taste like Reese’s peanut butter cups!

How to make Peanut Butter Bars

• Mix melted butter and peanut butter in a large bowl. I used a hand mixer, but you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
• Add graham cracker crumbs and confectioners’ sugar and mix until combined.
• Press peanut butter mixture into a 9×9-inch pan lined with foil.
• Melt the white chocolate and remaining peanut butter in a medium bowl and spread over the top of the peanut butter layer. Chill to set the chocolate layer.

Tip From Dorothy

Expert Tips

• For thinner bars you can use a 9×13-inch pan, but I like them thick.
• Be sure to line your pan with foil or parchment paper for easy removal.
• It’s best to heat white chocolate chips at 50% power and stir after every 30 seconds so you don’t burn it.
• You can also use chunky peanut butter if you want.

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No-Bake Double Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Like the inside of a peanut butter cup, these double peanut butter bars are easy, no-bake, and come together in minutes. Topped with peanut butter white chocolate these bars are a super peanut buttery recipe!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 16 bars

Calories 285kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $7

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter , melted
• 1¾ cups (168g) graham cracker crumbs
• 1 ¼ cups (142g) powdered sugar
• ¾ cup  (197g) creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons (32g) creamy peanut butter

Instructions

• Line a 9×13” pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Place melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and ¾ cup peanut butter in a large bowl. Mix by hand until combined. Press firmly into prepared pan.
• Place white chocolate chips and remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Pour over bars and spread with a spatula to evenly coat.
• Chill for at least 1 hour to set, slice into bars. **It’s best to slice them at room temperature so your chocolate doesn’t shatter.**

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Notes

• These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending on how warm your house is.
• Be sure to melt white chocolate at 50% power and stir every 30 seconds so it doesn’t burn.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g

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Chocolate Strawberry Footballs

These treats are the best for any football party, but especially for super bowl Sunday since it’s right before Valentine’s Day! Chocolate covered strawberry footballs are so simple to make – they are a favorite party food because everyone loves chocolate covered strawberries and I feel like they’re a great dessert because they’re sweet but also light – I mean, it’s just fruit, right?

Make these for your Super Bowl party – or any game day – and they’ll be gone before halftime. Kids love these too!

Ingredients Needed

• Chocolate – It’s important to use a good quality chocolate, like baking chocolate or candy melts. I prefer Ghirardelli candy melts, which you can find in the baking aisle. You’ll want semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate melts.
• White Candy Melts: You’ll need some white for the laces. I don’t recommend white chocolate chips because they struggle to melt sometimes. You can also use white icing (like buttercream frosting).
• Strawberries: Be sure to grab fresh ripe berries with healthy green stems. The larger the stem the easier it is to dip!

How to make Football Chocolate Covered Strawberries

• Wash the strawberries and dry in a kitchen towel until completely dry.
• Melt the milk chocolate and white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowls on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between each, for about a 2-3 minutes until completely melted.
• Prepare a baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper.
• Hold the strawberries by the leaves and dip them into the melted chocolate. Tap off the excess chocolate. Place on prepared pan and allow to harden.
• Melt the white chocolate and add to a piping bag or sandwich bag. Cut off a very small tip and pipe the football laces: a long middle line and 3-4 small lines crossing them on the front of your berry.
• Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

Expert Tips

• Make sure your strawberries are full dry for the chocolate to stick the best. Any water left on the berries will seize the chocolate.
• You want to melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. You can use a glass bowl, but I like using paper bowl for easy cleanup. You can also use a microwave safe coffee mug.
• If you prefer, you can melt the chocolate in a double boiler on the stovetop over medium heat.
• If your chocolate has trouble melting, add a few drops of canola oil or vegetable oil to help it along.
• These would also be a fun topper for football cakes or cupcakes!
• Easily make baseballs (with white and red candy melts) or basketballs (with orange and black melts) in the same manner.

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Football Strawberries

These chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect snack for game day! They're easy to make and fun to eat. The entire football loving family will enjoy!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Chill Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 21 minutes minutes

Servings 24 strawberries

Calories 145kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $7

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (baking bars or melts)
• 4 ounces white chocolate (baking bars or melts)

Instructions

• Wash the strawberries and dry in a kitchen towel until completely dry.
• Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between each, for about a 2-3 minutes until completely melted.
• Prepare a baking dish with parchment paper lining.
• Hold the strawberries by the stem and dip them into the melted chocolate. Place on prepared pan and allow to set (at room temperature or in the fridge) before decorating.
• Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between each. Place in a piping bag or sandwich bag and cut off a tiny tip. Decorate with white chocolate and draw on the football laces by piping the center line and then small lines across.
• Refrigerate set. Store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Notes

• • Make sure your strawberries are full dry for the chocolate to stick the best. Any water left on the berries will seize the chocolate.

• • You want to melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. You can use a glass bowl, but I like using paper bowl for easy cleanup. You can also use a microwave safe coffee mug.

• • If you prefer, you can melt the chocolate in a double boiler on the stovetop over medium heat.

• • If your chocolate has trouble melting, add a few drops of canola oil or vegetable oil to help it along.

• • Easily make baseballs (with white and red candy melts) or basketballs (with orange and black melts) in the same manner.

The number of servings depends on how many strawberries are in the pound you purchase.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 267mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg

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How to make chocolate covered strawberries

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash your berries in an inch of water and then pat them dry with a paper towel. Your fruit needs to be completely dry before dipping or the chocolate will seize.
2. Hold a strawberry by its stem and dip it in the chocolate mixture. Add the topping while the chocolate is still wet, so the topping adheres.
3. Decorate (optional): drizzle or add toppings 
4. Refrigerate: place the baking dish in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets

Expert Tips:

Melted chocolate can be a fussy thing, so I always use baking bars or chocolate melts to make these strawberries. They’re designed for melting and handling, and won’t melt as fast in your fingers like chocolate chips would.

How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries? Make sure your strawberries are fully dry, free of water and at room temp. This way the moisture won’t keep the chocolate from sticking. Be sure to dry your strawberries really well before dipping

You can decorate with anything you like – drizzles of leftover chocolate, or use chopped pistachios, pecans, almonds, or even toffee bits.

Store leftover strawberries in the fridge for up to one day. These will start to weep after about 24 hours.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

Learn how to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries dipped in different kinds of chocolate and customized with various toppings. Chocolate dipped strawberries are so fun to make and great for date night, Valentine’s day, wedding anniversaries, or anytime you want to treat yourself!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 17 minutes minutes

Servings 20 servings

Calories 134kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost 15

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (baking bars or melts)
• 8 ounces white chocolate (baking bars or melts)
• Coconut or chopped nuts for topping optional

Instructions

• Wash the strawberries and dry in a kitchen towel until completely dry.
• Melt the milk chocolate and white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowls on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between each, for about a 2-3 minutes until completely melted.
• Prepare a baking dish with parchment paper lining.
• Hold the strawberries with its twig and dip them into the melted chocolate.
• Decorate with coconut or nuts and chocolate, or drizzle white chocolate on dark chocolate or vice versa. You can also top with sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
• Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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• Oreo Truffle Strawberries

Make your own chocolate covered strawberries at home! Learn how to make dipped strawberries with white or dark chocolate and different kinds of toppings. These are perfect for date night!

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Super Bowl Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats are always made with easy ingredients and this recipe is no different! Once you have your cereal treats you use a mini football cookie cutter, but if you do not have one you could simply take a knife and cut the shape out by hand!

These football treats are the best for football season because they are delicious and the perfect addition to any platter during the game. You could even dip these into my football nutella board or my football peanut butter dip! These are dipped in chocolate with frosting laces – the perfect football dessert.

Ingredients Needed

• Rice Krispies: You can actually use any flavor your want.
• Mini Marshmallows: Marshmallows are the main ingredient in Rice Krispie Treats – they are what makes them gooey and chewy.
• Unsalted Butter: You can also use margarine.
• Chocolate Chips: Once you melt the chocolate and dip the cereal treats they’ll look like footballs. You can also use chocolate buttercream frosting.

How to make Cereal Treats

• Make your cereal treat mixture in a large pot. Melt butter and miniature marshmallows together over medium low heat, then stir vanilla extract and cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
• Press into two 9-inch square pans. This makes them thinner than using a 9×13-inch pan, making them easier to cut into a football shape.
• Cut the treats into football shapes using a cookie cutter, or you can break of rectangles and form them into the shape of a football.
• Melt chocolate candy melts and dip each football into the candy. Use cookie icing or melted white chocolate to pipe the laces onto the footballs.

Expert Tips

• When using marshmallows, the fresher the better. Stale marshmallows won’t be as gooey. This goes for the cereal too!
• When you are baking the cereal treats, line the pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking oil so that they won’t stick!
• Chocolate melts best when it is being stirred every 30 seconds. You can also use chocolate chips or baking chocolate.

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Football Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Make my go-to cereal treat recipe and cut them into football shapes!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Calories 298kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $6

Ingredients

• 9 cups (237g) Rice Krispies Cereal
• 20 ounces (566g) mini marshmallows, divided
• 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon (15ml) vanilla extract
• 8 ounces chocolate candy melts
• White Frosting for decorating (see note)

Instructions

• Line two 9-inch pans with foil or parchment and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Measure out cereal and place in a large bowl.
• Measure out 15 ounces (1 ½ packages) mini marshmallows and set aside.
• Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Then add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
• Add cereal and stir to coat with the marshmallow mixture. Stir in remaining marshmallows and immediately pour into prepared pans. Press firmly to compact. Tip: spray wax paper with nonstick cooking spray so you can press without it sticking to your hands.
• Let set until firm. Remove from pan using foil and remove foil from the bottoms. Use a football shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes.
• Melt chocolate according to package directions (I like using a paper bowl and melting on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring after each). Dip each football in the chocolate and place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Let harden, then add the laces using frosting.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, let cool completely then cut into bars and wrap each individual bar in wax paper and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Notes

• Use any flavor Rice Krispies cereal.
• You can use any size marshmallows, just make sure you’re only using 15 ounces in the actual mixture – you’ll want mini ones to mix in or you’ll have to slice large ones to fold in at the end.
• These stay extra gooey but will get stale if not stored properly.
• Only use FRESH marshmallows and not-stale cereal for best results.
• You can use chocolate chips in place of the melts, or use chocolate frosting.
• I used a can of icing in a piping bag for the laces, but you can also use cookie icing or melted white chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1630IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 6mg

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How to Make Homemade Cannoli Dip

• Beat cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer. Mix in ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. The mixture will be a bit lumpy from the ricotta cheese.
• Serve in a bowl with cookies for dipping.
• Optional: make shortbread cookie sandwiches by filling two cookies with the cream.

Expert Tip

• The best things to dip in this recipe would be: Walkers Shortbread Cookies, Nilla Wafers, graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or any other cracker or cookie! Even strawberries or apples would taste good!
• Make a cookie sandwich with leftover dip! Take two cookies and sandwich some of this dip in the middle–it is so good!
• Do not use low fat ricotta or low fat cream cheese – these are thinner and will cause the dip to be too wet.
• Decorate the top with some chopped pistachios for an even more authentic look.

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Cannoli Cream Dip Recipe

Cannoli Cream Dip – this easy dip recipe tastes just like the inside of a cannoli! Dip cookies in it or use it as a sandwich cookie filling. It’s the perfect no bake summer recipe!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 24 servings

Calories 141kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese drained (not low fat)
• 2 cups (226g) powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (170g) mini chocolate chips plus more for the topping
• Walkers Shortbread Cookies or other dippers for dipping or filling

Instructions

• Beat cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer. Mix in ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. The mixture will be a bit lumpy from the ricotta cheese.
• Serve in a bowl with cookies for dipping.
• Optional: make shortbread cookie sandwiches by filling two cookies with the cream.

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Notes

• Dippers: Shortbread cookies, pizzelle cookies, broken waffle cones, Nilla Wafers or any cookies are all great dipper ideas.
• Do not use low-fat ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup of dip | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

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Easy Cheeseball Recipe

If you need a recipe to add to your dessert board during the holiday season, don’t overlook this one. They are the perfect bite-size appetizer that meets dessert and they are so easy to make! If you need them day of–this is the recipe for you!

You do not even have to turn the oven on if you don’t want to, all you need is a fridge! Dessert cheeseballs are the best – once you chill them for a half hour, they are good to go! They are mess free too because I stuck a pretzel rod in each one so they are easy to pick up. Everyone who has one will be asking for the recipe–I promise!

How to make Peanut Butter Bites

• Mix cream cheese, and peanut butter until mixed. Mix in graham cracker crumbs and vanilla extract. Add powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon milk; mix until combined.
• Scoop 1 tablespoon sized balls onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Roll each ball with your hands, then roll in sprinkles. The sprinkles won’t want to stick, so you need to press and roll at the same time, then re-roll the ball between your hands.
• Place a pretzel stick in each ball. Chill for at least 30 minutes before picking them up by the pretzel rod.

Expert Tips

• The sprinkles won’t want to stick in the cheeseball at first, but don’t worry. Just press and roll all at the same time and they will stick.
• Plan ahead of time so this recipe can have its proper 30 minutes in the freezer!
• You can also dip these in chocolate to make a truffle if you want!

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Peanut Butter Cheese Ball Pops

A dessert cheeseball in bite size peanut butter ball pops!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 34 pops

Calories 80kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $6

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese , softened
• 1 cup (268g) peanut butter (your choice; crunchy or smooth)
• ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• Chocolate or colorful sprinkles
• 34 pretzel rods

Instructions

• Cream cream cheese, and peanut butter until mixed (using a hand-held mixer). Mix in grahams and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon milk; mix until combined.
• Scoop 1 tablespoon sized balls onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Roll each ball with your hands, then roll in sprinkles. The sprinkles won’t want to stick, so you need to press and roll at the same time, then re-roll the ball between your hands.
• Place a pretzel stick in each ball. Chill for at least 30 minutes before picking them up by the pretzel rod.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Expert Tips

• The cream cheese needs to be room temperature or else there could be lumps.
• You may use low fat cream cheese if you would like!
• Add this dip onto a dessert board that everyone will love!

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Peanut Butter S’mores Cheesecake Dip

Peanut Butter S’mores Cheesecake Dip – an easy sweet appetizer dip recipe filled with peanut butter, marshmallow, and chocolate! Great for parties!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 121kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (35g) marshmallow cream or fluff
• ¼ cup (67g) peanut butter
• 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese , room temperature
• ⅓ cup (57g) chocolate chips

Instructions

• Walkers Shortbread Chocolate Scottie Dogs, for dipping
• Place cream cheese, peanut butter, and marshmallow fluff in a medium sized bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
• Melt chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a microwave, heat on high power in 30 second increments, stirring well between each, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Place half of the peanut butter mixture in a serving bowl, drizzle on half the chocolate. Swirl, then repeat with remaining mixture and melted chocolate. Serve with dippers.

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Notes

• Low fat cream cheese can be used
• Be sure the cream cheese is room temperature to avoid lumps
• Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days but serve room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Expert Tips

• Core the apples before slicing to give the best results. 
• Theme this recipe for any event or holiday for putting the apples in a fun shape, as opposed to just laying them out. 
• Sprinkles would be a fun way to dress these up too.

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Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe

An easy snack or dessert, these caramel apple nachos are infused with hazelnut flavor using coffee creamer!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 3 servings

Calories 168kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 3 apples your favorite, cored and sliced into wedges
• 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
• 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce
• Chopped hazelnuts, nuts and/or mini chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions

• Core apples and slice into wedges. Arrange on cutting board.
• Drizzle with caramel and chocolate sauces. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve immediately.

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Notes

• You can use any toppings you like – shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, chopped candy, other fruit, sprinkles – use what you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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