Saturday, March 3, 2012

Peanut Butter Cake Bars

Celebrate any occasion with delicious this recipe suitable for all ages!

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS
2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spread into a greased 9"x13" baking pan. Bake at 350-degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.  Cut into bars.
  • Notes: reduce baking time to 35-40 minutes if using a glass baking pan.  In the photo above I used a mixture of half-chocolate and half-peanut butter chips, which is what I had on hand.
YIELD: 24 bars

SOURCE: www.tasteofhome.com

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Make these savory biscuits for your next meal!

CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS
4 cups Bisquick baking mix
3 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1-1/3 cups water
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley


  • Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (I used muffin top pans).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the baking mix, cheese and water. Mix until dough is firm. Place dough on the prepared pan using a small scoop.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and parsley. Brush over baked biscuits immediately upon removing from oven.
YIELD: 20 biscuits

SOURCE: www.allrecipes.com