Oreo Fudge

*also seen on Cafe Zupas blog

Oh fudge, glorious fudge.  Oh how I love fudge.  I only eat it this time of year.  My Mom makes it every Thanksgiving and we lick our fingers clean.  And then we enjoy it again for Christmas.  It is absolutely delicious.  This year I decided to mix it up a bit and I added some scrumptious things to it.  Half of the pan was filled with crushed Oreo’s, and the other half was filled with Keebler’s Merry Mint Patties (remember my last post?).  It was my all time favorite.  I loved the hint of mint and the crunchy shortbread.  Yum.  This fudge is also amazing all on its own.  It really doesn’t need anything added to it, but I like to mix things up a bit every once in a while.  This recipe is a family favorite and you must try it.  It will be hit at any party and people will be begging you for the recipe!  Happy weekend!

Oreo Fudge

1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 12 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chips
1 13 ounce jar marshmallow cream
4- 1.55 ounce Hershey’s milk chocolate bars, chopped
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups crushed Oreo cookies

1. In a large saucepan, heat the evaporated milk and sugar until boiling. Continue heating over medium-high heat and at a low boil for about 10-12 minutes, or until it has reached the soft ball stage. (Check this by adding a small drop to a bowl of cold water. If you can roll it into a soft ball, it is ready.)
2. In a mixer, add the butter, chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and chocolate bar chunks. Pour in the milk and sugar mixture and whip until all the ingredients are melted and smooth. Add in vanilla extract. Stir in the Oreo’s.
3. Pour directly into a greased 9X13 pan and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

I hope you enjoy these treats! Happy Holidays!

Baked on December 12, 2008 | Recipe Card: candy, chocolate, desserts | 23 Bites 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

I think someone has cast a spell on me.  No, really.  Every time I step foot in the kitchen, something bad happens.  I have been trying and trying and trying countless numbers of recipes in my beloved kitchen, and almost nothing has worked out.  My cakes won’t rise.  My cookies flatten like pancakes.  My chocolate refuses to be smooth.  My brownies burn.  What is wrong with me? I can’t seem to get out of this horrible kitchen nightmare. Ideas are swarming in my head, and in my head they turn out perfectly every time.  But in reality, my mojo is gone.  Gone. Sad.  Did I do something wrong?  Did I offend my stove?  Or maybe someone is playing a cruel joke on me.  Whatever it is, I’m praying that it leaves very soon and I am able to at least make a simple batch of cookies again.  If you have been wondering where my posts have been, blame it on my kitchen and the evil kitchen Goddesses who have me on their hate list.  In the meantime, enjoy some nice Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
recipe by Stephanie
makes about 30 small truffles
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semisweet)
1 tablespoon shortening
1. In a mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter until smooth.  Slowly add confectioners’ sugar and mix until smooth.  Refrigerate until hardened, about 1 or 2 hours.
2. Melt chocolate and shortening and mix until smooth and creamy.  
3. Using a toothpick, roll peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls and dip in chocolate.  Place on parchment paper and refrigerate until set.  

Baked on September 16, 2008 | Recipe Card: candy, chocolate | 26 Bites 

A Blogging Award And Peanut Butter Cups

I was stunned when I pulled up one of my favorite blogs, My Kitchen Cafe, and noticed that Melanie had given me a blogging award, Blogging With A Purpose!  It made me feel so good that someone actually likes this silly blog!  I put so much time and energy into this blog and it makes me feel so good to have positive feedback, so thanks Melanie.  I too, love Melanie’s blog, it is just my style of cooking and everything always looks and sounds so tasty!  I actually made her Peanut Butter Cups last week and they were exquisite!  So creamy and delicious!  It’s my turn to 5 more fabulous blogs that I love for the same award, Blogging With A Purpose:

Kevin at Closet Cooking: It seems as though Kevin lives in his kitchen, almost a new tasty post every day or close to it.  He tries things that I haven’t even dreamt of, but it inspires me to expand my horizons and try new things.  His pictures are perfect and every recipe looks beautiful!
Patsyk at Family, Friends, and Food:  I love this blog because it is right up my alley.  I love her recipes and I relate to her food, if that makes sense.  She is always so nice with her comments and I just adore her blog!
Melody at My Sweet & Saucy: I just found Melody’s blog not to long ago, but I am now addicted. She is perfectly talented in the art of baking, and she inspires me with her beautiful cakes and treats.  
Patricia at Technicolor Kitchen: Patricia has a very beautiful blog with great pictures and great recipes.  She bakes and cooks things that I wouldn’t normally think of, but when I see her photo’s, it opens my eyes to new things and makes me want to give all of her recipes a try!
Jenny at Picky Palate: What can I say, Jenny has true talent in the kitchen.  She creates beautiful recipes, all of which I would like to try, and it inspires me to create my own dishes. It’s so fun to see what she’ll create next!  
Award winners, here’s what you can do if you would like to nominate any other blogs:
1. Nominate 5 blogs which haven’t had this award before.
2. Each of the blogs must have a purpose
3. The nominated blogs should link back to this page.
4. The logo from the award can be put on their blog and link back to this blog!
Thanks again Melanie, and now onto the Peanut Butter Cups!
I saw this recipe on Melanie’s blog I knew immediately that I had to make them and very soon.  So I did.  And they were so delicious!  I liked that the peanut butter was mixed in with the chocolate, it made it so creamy and absolutely divine!  
Solid Peanut Butter Cups
12 oz. melted chocolate (I used 9 ounces semi-sweet squares and 3 ounces white chocolate squares)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Melt chocolate according to package directions, taking care not to overheat.  To the melted chocolate, add the peanut butter, sugar and vanilla.  Mix well.  Spoon or pipe chocolate mixture into small baking cups.  Refrigerate until set.  Enjoy!

Baked on April 21, 2008 | Recipe Card: Dessert, blogging award, candy | 26 Bites