Happy Birthday to My Sister!

Scotcheroos

"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life."

~Isadora James~

Happy Birthday! I love you and miss you! I hope you have a fabulous day!

Christmas Party Chocolate Dessert Bar

Are you ready for the holidays? Will you be hosting a party? I love to have a dessert bar at all of the party's that I host, that way the guests can try a little of each thing. One of my favorite dessert bars, is a Chocolate Bar. 

At this party, which I think would be great for "Ladies Night Out", a Christmas Party or even a birthday, I made Hershey" Famous Chocolate Cake, Double chocolate cheesecake with fresh raspberries, Snowflake Brownie Bites, several "Cereal Bars" and I also served chocolate candies for those that did not feel like more than a bite. 

All of these recipes are easy and many can be made ahead and frozen and then thawed at a later date to be served at your own party.

In addition to these recipes there are so many easy, home made treats that your guests would love.

You can also purchase items from the bakery and combine with an assortment of holiday chocolates. Or ask your family and friends to each bring their family favorite for all to enjoy. Whatever the case I am sure it will be lovely. 

What sorts of treats have you made for your holiday parties? I would love to hear all about them.

Links desserts above:
 Double Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberries
Hershey's Chocolate Cake and Frosting
Scotcheroos


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Stone Gable

Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Treats

Everyone has heard of Rice Krispie treats and of course Scotcheroos but these treats are new to me, they are a combination of the both. The best (term used loosely) ingredients from both recipes and combine into one chocolate cereal square of goodness.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of light corn syrup

1/2 cup of sugar

3/4 cup of peanut butter

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

21/2 cups of Rice Krispie cereal

1/2 cup mini marshmallows

1/2 cup peanut butter chips

1/2 cup of chocolate chips

Directions:

In a sauce pan stir corn syrup, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until melted, add vanilla. Fold in chips, marshmallows and then add the cereal. Stir until blended. Pour into an 8 in greased pan. Cool and then cut into squares. Then ENJOY!

All of the chocolate treats this week were used together to make a great Chocolate Bar for a holiday party that we had. I think you might find a few recipes here to use for your own holiday party.

Have a great weekend! Don't forget to go over to HERE to track SANTA'S journey on Christmas Eve. I think your grandchildren and even your own kids would enjoy it. My nieces and nephews are counting the days!

Scotcheroo Cereal Treats

I love these treat! After all who doesn't like a good cereal treat? I made these last week and posted the recipe on my other blog Pine Cones and Acorns. Here is the recipe for the Scotcheroo cereal-treats.