Oreo Peppermint Bark

Ingredients

1 pound dark chocolate
1 pound white chocolate
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
10 Oreos, roughly chopped (I used the festive holiday ones!)
1/2 cup crushed peppermints

Directions

Melt the dark chocolate bark in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between. Pour out onto a large sheet of wax paper and smooth it out into one even (thin) layer with a spatula (an offset spatula works perfectly for this). Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, until hardened. Next, melt the white chocolate bark.

When the chocolate is hardened, stir the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate bark. Pour over the dark chocolate layer and spread out evenly to the edges with a spatula.

Sprinkle the Oreos and crushed peppermints in an even layer over the top. Let sit until completely dried and hardened, about 20 or 30 minutes.

Break into pieces and serve. Enjoy!

Adapted from Sing for Your Supper, http://www.singforyoursupperblog.com/

Buckeye Candy

Ingredients

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter, (not all-natural)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
• 3 3/4 cups (16-oz. box) powdered sugar
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening

Directions

Line baking sheets with wax paper.

Beat peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour.

Melt morsels and shortening in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.

Dip peanut butter centers into melted chocolate using a toothpick, leaving a small portion of the center uncovered. Shake off excess chocolate and scrape bottom of candy on side of bowl. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is set. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Spicy Chili Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients
1 C Heinz Chili sauce
2 T Chipotle hot sauce
2 chipotle peppers in adobo with sauce to taste
1 T juice from canned jalapenos
Diced jalapenos, to taste
2 T cocoa powder (I use Hershey’s Special Dark)
Other spices to taste: chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin

Directions:
Mix together in a small bowl and enjoy! I primarily use this to make chicken wings.