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Secret Ingredient Easy Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb, Keto)

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Secret Ingredient Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe (Low Carb, Keto) � Create your amazing and incredibly easy chocolate mousse! The secret ingredient creates a whipped mousse that�s secretly healthy. I bet you will not even be able to guess the secret ingredient! Since beginning my keto journey, you can read about how I survived my first week on keto (low carb ketosis) here; I haven�t had any desire for sweets. I have been completely satisfied with fat. I mean who wouldn�t be? So the other day I had a little sweet craving, and I didn�t want to make anything too complicated. So here it is � easy chocolate mousse! The meaning behind the secret ingredient. I call it a secret ingredient because I wasn�t going to originally add it in, but it had to be used as soon as possible, or it was going to hit the trash. Avocados are like gold around here, we hoard them and do not waste them! Ingredients : 8 ounces cream cheese block, softened � cup unsweetened cocoa powder � large avocado, pitted ? teasp...

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CHRISTMAS TREES

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Little Boy #1 found this cute little Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree project in his Clubhouse magazine this month. He begged to make them, and even though I knew I would be cleaning ground up sprinkles out of the my kitchen tile grout until next Christmas, I gave in because, well� it�s CHRISTMAS! But really this was super fun to do with the boys and really didn�t get too out of control. I helped them each make a few trees one at a time, and I let them pick which color sprinkles and star they wanted to decorate with. The little stars on top are from a local specialty candy store, and they really complete the look of the tree. I think you could find something similar in the baking supply section of a hobby store as well. INGREDIENTS : 12 ounces dark green candy melts (found at Amazon, Hobby Lobby or Michael�s) 1 pound of strawberries, stems removed 24 Oreo cookies White Icing Sprinkles Candy Stars (order them from Amazon) ICING 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons heavy cr...

SANDRA'S EASY CHOCOLATE COCONUT MARSHMALLOW FUDGE

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The most creamy and decadent fudge ever! You can also sub out the coconut and marshmallows for chopped nuts, or the chips for other flavors... Yield: 36 squares Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 5-10 Mins. Chill: 2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not unsweetened evaporated milk) Pinch of kosher salt 1/2 cup finely shredded sweetened coconut 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract METHOD Line an 8" square baking dish with foil, leaving extension handles over edges of about 2". Place a heavy bottom medium saucepan over low heat, add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir constantly, gently, until all chips have melted.   Remove from heat. Fold in vanilla, then the coconut and marshmallows. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours before removing foil, then cutting into 36 squares (*see below). Store any leftovers i...

Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls

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This recipe for buckeye balls is the classic peanut butter balls dipped in dark or white chocolate. Rich and creamy peanut butter balls are dipped in chocolate and decorated with festive sprinkles for a no bake treat that�s perfect for a special occasion. These buckeye balls make a great gift and are always a welcome addition to any holiday dessert table. The holidays are here and we are busy decorating, crafting and creating delicious treats! Our lights are up and I�ve made quite a few batches of these amazing peanut butter buckeye balls to give out to family and friends. These chocolate covered peanut butter balls are a classic holiday treat that I make every year. They�re a great project to do with the kids, my kids call it �peanut butter play doh� which is actually pretty accurate! INGREDIENTS : 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter at room temperature 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted 8 ounces chocolate chips or candy melts/almond bark can be dark chocolate, white chocolat...

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars � These peanut butter bars are incredibly creamy and fudgy, topped with a delicious milk chocolate layer, and they are no-bake! Peanut butter and chocolate are one of my favourite combinations. I absolutely love Reese�s Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese�s Pieces, but I can�t get hold of them all the time, because I live in the UK. So, why not make a peanut butter and chocolate snack/dessert I can indulge in whenever I want? These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are so quick and easy to make, and they are no-bake � bonus! INGREDIENTS : FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER LAYER 1/3 cup unsalted butter 75g, melted 1 and 1/2 cups icing/powdered sugar 187g 1 cup light brown sugar 200g 1/2 cup caster/granulated sugar 100g 1 and 1/4 cups smooth peanut butter 300g FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER 1/3 cup unsalted butter 75g 1 cup high quality milk chocolate 175g, chopped INSTRUCTIONS : FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER LAYER Line an 8x8" baking pan with aluminium foil. Set aside. Mix t...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

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Spruce up your Rice Krispies treats with this easy, no-bake dessert. Adding chocolate and peanut butter to the classic treat sends this dessert to the moon! Well, here's another. You just cannot beat a no-bake dessert that involves 5 ingredients and is done in 20 minutes. These Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect dessert to bring to gatherings. And the season for gatherings is now upon us! Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup creamy peanut butter 12-oz. bag milk chocolate chips Instructions: Coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and set aside. Pour the Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove pan from heat and add peanut butter. Stir until mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour mixture into the bowl with the Rice Krispies and stir until cereal is well-coated. Pour into the prepared ...

Peanut Butter Balls

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Every Christmas growing up, my mom and I would make the same Christmas goodies� peanut butter balls and cut-out cookies. I loved helping my mom make and bake these special cookies at Christmastime. I always look forward to traveling home and making this peanut butter balls recipe with my mom. These peanut butter balls are a huge hit! They're no bake, easy to make, and require only 5 ingredients! Ingredients : 3 c. crisped rice cereal measure out 3 c. then crush 2 c. smooth peanut butter 3/4 c. butter softened 3 3/4 c. powdered sugar 1 pound melting chocolate OR almond bark Instructions : Mix together: 2 c. smooth peanut butter and 3/4 c. butter Add: 3 3/4 c. powdered sugar 3 c. crushed crisped rice cereal Chill mixture for 1-2 hours. Use cookie scoop to make uniform balls. Roll into balls. Melt 1 lb. of chocolate. Dip balls into chocolate. Remove with a toothpick. Place on foil or wax paper until cool. ........... ............ .................. get full recipes :  twotwentyone.net...

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING PIE WITH BROWNIE CRUST

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You�ll love this Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie with Brownie Crust! It�s one of the best desserts ever. I made myself a chocolate Valentine treat, albeit early. I whipped up a homemade brownie bottom chocolate pudding pie! I deserve this, folks. You see, I used to make a highly processed version of this dessert during the early years of my marriage, when my son was little. But my hubby has never been a chocolate fan (the horror!), and my daughter won�t eat pudding of any kind. (What?!!) Read Also :  BEST EVER EASY TO MAKE BROWNIES Crockpot Brownie Cookies ULTIMATE BROWNIE MUFFINS Ingredients : Chocolate Pudding from Scratch 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened) 3 Tablespoons corn starch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup heavy cream 3 egg yolks 2 1/2 cups 2% milk (or whole milk) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Brownie Crust 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 4 Tablespoons salted butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla e...

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

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Isn�t pound cake a wonderful thing? It�s pretty much flour, eggs, butter and sugar. So simple,delicious and great for just about any occasion. You can dress them up or just leave it plain. Yum. This pound cake is a pretty simple recipe. Nothing too fancy or flashy. Although, it is packed full of chocolate chips and you can�t go wrong with chocolate chips. Not possible, guys. Add chocolate chips to something and it�s instantly better. That�s the honest to goodness truth. INGREDIENTS : 1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 TBSP vanilla 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS : Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 inch loaf pan. In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Approx 5 minutes. Slowly, add in eggs, yolks and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Approx another 3 minutes. Gradually, add in flour. Beat on low, just until fully combined. ............... ...................... .......

Chocolate Chip Brownie Swirl Cookies

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These cookies are a favorite. Sweet, rich, chewy, chocolatey deliciousness in every-single-bite. They hit all the right spots! C even said they�re one of the best cookies I�ve ever baked, and that�s a BOLD statement; that man has eaten a lot of cookies! What happens when a cookie and a brownie meet? Chocolate Chip Brownie Swirl Cookies. Also known as Brookies by some! These cookies are the best of both worlds. Ingredients : *Prepare chocolate chip cookie recipe first; it needs to chill while you prepare the brownie cookie dough. For the Chocolate Chip Cookie: 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (regular salt will work in a pinch) 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large egg 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For the Brownie Cookie: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablesp...

SANDRA'S NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW OAT COOKIES

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These a incredibly tasty cookies that are a cross between candy, cookies, and brownies! Plus, they're fantastically easy to make, no baking required! Yields: Appx. 4 dozen Prep: 10 Mins. Cool at room temp: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1-2/3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup condensed unsweetened milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 5 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cut into 1/2" cubes 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows METHOD Whisk sugar, cocoa, milk, cinnamon and kosher salt in cold medium-size heavy-bottom saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, while whisking constantly, for 5 minutes, just until sugar has dissolved. (Do not boil.) Remove saucepan from heat. In increments, add cubes of cold butter, then peanut butter, while constantly stirring with a wooden spoon to incorporate. Add the  vanilla extract ; stir to combine. Fold in oats, then ma...

A Request for Too Much Chocolate Cake for the Hubby's Birthday Today!

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I made this cake for my hubby's birthday today. He says, "There's no such thing as too much chocolate!" Here's the recipe. It's my kind of baking... simple, easy, very little measuring and just plain good! I did use Cream Cheese Icing at his request!  Too Much Chocolate Cake 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup sour cream 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mix, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting onto a plate If desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.

Happy World Chocolate Day!

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It is World Chocolate Day! Is there a better way to celebrate than with chocolate? Check out some of my favorite recipes featuring chocolate. Happy World Chocolate Day! Four Layer Chocolate Dessert Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Cheesecake Brownies and a Cheesecake Brownie Sundae Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies Chocolate Ice Cream Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroons Chocolate Cream Pie Banana Cream Chocolate Eclair Pie Mama's One Minute Chocolate Icing Chocolate Caramel Brownie Tartlets Enjoy and Happy World Chocolate Day!

Skor Cake

Such an easy way to get a gooey, yummy chocolate dessert! 1 chocolate cake mix, baked according to package directions in a 9x13" pan 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 jar caramel ice cream topping 1 large container Cool Whip 3-4 Skor bars, chopped Immediately after cake is baked, poke it full of holes using a wooden spoon handle, chopstick, or drinking straw.  Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top, letting it soak into the holes.  Drizzle caramel sauce over sweetened condensed milk.  Set aside to cool. After cake is cool, spread Cool Whip over top.  Sprinkle chopped Skor bars on the Cool Whip.  Chill in refrigerator.  Substitutions:  Your favorite home made chocolate cake                         Whipped cream                         Butterfingers bars                       ...

Chocolate Pecan Pie

A recipe from my favorite cooking vlogger--Chef John at Foodwishes.com. His sense of humor is kind of folksy and corny, but the cooking is solid and he makes things fun. Anyway, I just tried this recipe for the first time yesterday, and I really like it! It might well be my new favorite pie! There is another chocolate pecan pie recipe on this blog that I posted years ago, and it's still a good one, but I like the texture of this pie even better. It's so simple and so delicious. The video and original recipe are found  here . 1 9-inch pie shell (I used a commercial 8-inch deep dish shell instead and that worked well) 2 eggs 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans For the filling, whisk together two eggs until pale and a little frothy. Then stir in the milk and vanilla until blended. Next add the sugars and the flour a...

SANDRA'S CHOCOLATE-TOFFEE ANGEL FOOD CAKE (No-Bake)

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An easy recipe that takes only six ingredients and no baking. It's my makeover from a popular early 1970's dessert that is ever so scrumptious and decadent as well... Servings: 12 Prep: 10 Mins. Chill: A minimum of 2 hours INGREDIENTS 1 prepared angel food cake (either store-bought or homemade) 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 (8-oz tubs) cool whip 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 full size Heath bars, finely crushed (by pulsing in a food processor) --Extra unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting top of frosted cake METHOD Cut the angel food cake horizontally into three even layers using a serrated knife. Sift, using a sieve, the cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar into a large bowl. Add the cool whip and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Using a spatula, gently fold in the finely crushed heath bars. Spread the frosting in between the layers, around the sides (including inside the center tunnel area), and on top of the cake. As a finishing...

Peanut Butter Buckeyes

I rarely post a recipe unless I've tried making it myself first so that I can "testify" from personal experience. But occasionally. a recipe comes along where I don't feel that is necessary, and these Peanut Butter Buckeyes are just such a treat. My uncle and aunt made a batch of these traditional Ohio candies today and let me and my dad taste them. The combo of peanut butter and chocolate is virtually guaranteed to be a hit. They are so simple and and so tasty that I have to get the recipe up right away. You can find the original recipe here . Note: I have since made these buckeyes multiple times and can say for myself that they are delicious. 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 3 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ounces chocolate candy coating ( Ghirardelli melting wafers , chocolate) In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined. Scoop balls and roll ...

Turtle Cookies

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My Aunt Fae made these terrific cookies as a Christmas gift this year. She knows the way to my heart in combining chocolate, caramel, and pecans. So good! Thanks for the share, Fae! The original recipe comes from therecipecritic.com . 1 cup all-purpose flour ? cup cocoa powder � teaspoon salt � cup butter, softened ? cup sugar 1 large egg, separated, plus 1 additional egg white 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1� cups pecans, finely chopped Caramel Filling: 14 soft caramel candies 3 tablespoons heavy cream Chocolate Drizzle (optional): 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 teaspoon shortening In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.  On high speed in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Mix until incorporated. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture until combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.  Whisk egg whi...

Festive Double Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

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Festive Double Chocolate Peppermint Fudge In this post I'm going to show you wonderful and sweet Double Chocolate Peppermint Fudge . Well, that�s a great choice and is an especially fun for baking. These festive fudge bites are rich and decadent, perfect edible gift to share with family & friends. Christmas desserts are the sweetest and cutest desserts in the world. Yield: About 32 Recipe Type : Dessert Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for pan . 1-2 peppermint candy canes . 2 cups (120gr) mini marshmallows . 1 can (14oz/400gr) sweetened condensed milk . 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract . 6oz (170gr) bittersweet chocolate, chopped . 6oz (170gr) white chocolate, chopped . � teaspoon peppermint extract . View Directions and More Details from Sweet and Savory Get Ingredients Here Follow Shinee: Facebook Pinterest Instagram