Homemade Butterfingers

I came across this recipe in my google reader over the holidays... and it was an instant hit!   It is really very easy and takes very few ingredients!

You need:

• Peanut Butter
• Wheat Thins
• Almond Bark or Melting Chocolate
• Some fun sprinkles

First thing you do is make peanut butter sandwiches out of the Wheat Thins and Peanut Butter.

After all of your sandwiches are made, then it's time to melt the Almond Bark (or dipping chocolate).  Follow the directions on the package... if you've never used Almond Bark before, you can throw it in the microwave and melt it.  Just make sure you stir it and follow the directions on the package!

Now's it time to dip in your sandwiches.  Fully submerge your sandwiches into the chocolate, then lay them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.   If you are decorating them with sprinkles, I would put them on after about a row on your cookies sheet.  Otherwise the chocolate will get too hard and they won't stick. 

 

After your tray is full, put it in the refrigerator and let it "cool" for 15 minutes. 

Once they are "cool", package them up and share (or keep them for a yummy treat for yourself). 

 

If you try this out, leave me a comment and let me know... or if you know a different way, I'd love to hear it!

Crockpot Ribs - "Little Pieces of Heaven"

For those of you who know me well, you know I love to use my crock pot!    Here is a crock pot recipe that is sure to please.   This is one of Mike's favorite things that I make and he's nicknamed them, "Little Pieces of Heaven".

You need:

• 1-2 slabs of ribs (I get mine at Trader Joes - they are the best)
• 1 can of Coke or Dr. Pepper
• Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions:

First, take out your crock pot.  I love to use Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners for easy clean up!   Next place your slabs of ribs in the crock pot.

Next, add in your can of pop.  I usually use Coke, however, on Friday we only had Dr. Pepper.   So I tried Dr. Pepper and the results were fabulous.

Next add salt and pepper to your ribs.  I just sprinkle it on top... not too much!

Next, cover your crock pot and set it on low for 8 hours.

 

After 8 hours, or whenever you get home from work, drain our the pop.   

 

Keep the Ribs in the crock pot and smother them with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce.   I just try to make sure that all of the ribs are covered in Sauce.   Be careful however, because the ribs are so tender they tend to fall off the bone. 

Once your ribs are coated in BBQ sauce, cover back up your crock pot and cook your ribs on high for 1 hour. 

After an hour, take them out carefully to serve!    The ribs tend to fall off the bone so be gentle taking them out.  

Enjoy!   Don't forget to have some napkins handy!

If you try this recipe, leave me a comment and let me know how it goes.   Good luck! :)

So What Am I Making Today?

I'm starting this blog to keep track of my recipes and other things that I attempt to make!   So many people always ask for my recipes, so this is my way to keep track! :)   I hope you enjoy!