Cloud on a Cookie

I love dessert, Okay now that I have admitted it hopefully no one will judge me.  Having company over means I get to make a dessert that serves lots of people because if I make that same dessert for just our family I end up eating more than my fair share.  The cloud part is almost like ice cream so it's perfect for a hot summer evening.  I love that I can make it ahead of time and just keep it in the freezer.  

Ingredients:

• 1 tube (16.5 oz) Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• 1/2 Cup of Caramel Topping
• 1 (8oz) Container of Cool Whip (thawed)
• 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1/2 Cup Toffee Bits
• 3 Tablespoons Hot Fudge

Serves 16

Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and let stand for about 5 minutes.  This will make the cookie dough easier to work with.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Then spread cookie dough into the bottom of an ungreased 9X13 inch baking dish.  Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.  When done, cool completely

After cookie dough has cooled, spread the caramel topping evenly over the cookie.

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of milk and pudding mix for about 2 minutes.

Then fold in the cool whip.

Next, stir in the toffee bits.

Spread the Cool Whip mixture over top of caramel layer.  Cover the baking dish and freeze until firm.

Remove from freezer.  Heat hot fudge in microwave and then drizzle over the top of Cool Whip layer.  I actually used a butter knife and just kinda splattered it on and it seemed to work better because it didn't go on so thick.  I let it sit for about 10 minutes to make it a little easier to cut.

Store remaining dessert covered in the freezer.  

Another one of my favorite desserts is Peanut Butter Pie.  Oh.So.Good.

Triple Threat Brownies

I LOVE having company over because it gives me a reason to make a dessert!  And I really LOVE having company over to EAT the dessert otherwise I will keep eating it until it is GONE!  We had some family stay with us for a long weekend, so I got to make a few desserts while they were here.  YAY!  This recipe combines several of my favorite things 1- Brownies, 2-Cheesecake, 3-and Peanut Butter.  YUM YUM and YUM!

Ingredients

• 3 Cups Rice Crispies
• 1 Cup Peanut Butter
• 12 oz bag of  Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 12 oz can of Cream Cheese Icing
• Brownie Mix (made according directions on box)

Make brownies according to box in a 13x9 inch baking dish.  Let them cool completely.  When cool, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over brownies. Place in freezer for about 20 minutes or long enough for the icing to become hard.  This will make it easier to spread the third layer on top.  

 In a sauce pan combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.  Over medium heat stir the peanut butter and chocolate chips as they melt.

 When the mixture is smooth and creamy and all chocolate chips are melted, remove from heat. Add in the rice crispies and gently stir to combine.

 Make sure you stir gently so you don't crush the rice crispies.

 At this point, my kids asked me if this is how you make Cocoa Crispies...they always make me laugh!

 Remove brownie pan from freezer and spread the rice crispy mixture evenly on top.  Refrigerate the triple layer brownies for about a half hour.  Cut with sharp knife and serve with a glass of milk!!!

Store covered in the refrigerator