Mel's Kitchen Puppy Chow

2 c semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 c peanut butter
6 T salted butter
1 t vanilla
10 1/2 to 11 cups rice or corn chex (12 oz box) 
2 1/2 c powdered sugar
2 T cocoa powder

Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter and melt together. Stir in the vanilla. 

Place the cereal in a very large bowl, and pour the chocolate mixture over it. Let the cereal rest for 5-10 minutes, ging from wet and shiny to sticky. 

Whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa. Put cereal mixture in a large paper bag, sprinkling the sugar mixture on top. Shake shake shake! 

 Scotcharoos
a la Salt and Baker

1 c light corn syrup
1 c sugar
1 c creamy peanut butter
5- 5 1/2 c Rice Krispy cereal

Topping: 
1 c butterscotch chips
1 c chocolate chips

In medium saucepan over medium low heat, stir the Karo syrup and sugar until it is no longer grainy. Do not let this mixture come to a boil. Once the mixture is hot, almost boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in peanut butter. Pour the hot mixture over the cereal, in a separate bowl. 

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish and spread into an even layer. 

In a medium bowl, melt the butterscotch and chocolate chips. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal mixture. Let set- I use the fridge. 

Peanut Butter Bars

3 T butter
1 c peanut butter
1/2 c Graham crackers
Less than 1 c powdered sugar

1 c chocolate chips
1/2 t coconut oil or butter

Brown butter until frothy and it smells nutty. Turn off the heat, and add peanut butter. Fold in crackers and sugar. Press into an 8x8 pan.

Melt chocolate and oil together. Pour over mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Ty's Puppy Chow Recipe
(The Not Stupid version)

1 box regular Rice Chex (12 oz)
1 1\2c semisweet chocolate chips
3\4 c peanut butter
6 T unsalted butter
1 1\2t vanilla
2 1\2c powdered sugar

You know the drill, melt butter, chocolate and peanut butter. Add vanilla. Pour over cereal, toss in bag with powdered sugar.

Note: Ty was annoyed at the recipe saying to only use 9 cups. That leaves 2 more cups of cereal. Use the whole box!
I disagree on unsalted butter. Use the salted, delicious kind.

Butterfingers
a la Mom

1 cup butter
1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c peanut butter
1 t soda
1/2 t salt
2 t vanilla
2 c flour
2 c oatmeal

cream butter and sugars, add eggs, then peanut butter. whisk dry ingredients together, and add to mix.
bake 350 for 12-15 minutes in a cookie sheet pan, all pressed flat. let cool completely. spread a layer of peanut butter, then chocolate frosting. i prefer crunchy pb.

Frosting:
1/4 c cocoa
1/2 cup butter
1/4-1/3 c milk
2 2/3 c powdered sugar

Kiss Cookies
 a la Laura

Hershey's kisses
1/2 c shortening
3/4 c creamy peanut butter
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c brown sugar
1 egg
2 T milk
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 c flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
additional sugar for rolling

Preheat to 375.

beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. add sugars, beat until fluffy. add egg, vanilla. stir together dry ingredients, then gradually add to peanut butter mixture. shape into 1 in balls and roll in sugar.
bake 8-10 minutes. press an unwrapped kiss in the center of cookie after cooling for about 2 minutes. cool completely and enjoy!

Thai Peanut Chicken
a la Dr. Nathan

4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/4 c white wine vinegar
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
2 t crushed red pepper
2 t fresh ginger
8 sprigs parsley

Blend everything expect chicken in blender. Warm Peanut butter slightly to make it easier to blend. Cut chicken into cubes and put on skewers. Pour sauce over chicken but save some for basting while grilling. Let marinate in fridge over night or at least 1 hour at room temp. Grill until cooked thru, baste while grilling with remaining sauce. Serve with rice.

Monster Cookies
a la the Pioneer Woman

2 sticks salted butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c brown sugar
2 large whole eggs
1 T vanilla
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
2 t kosher salt
1 1/2 c oats
1/2 c M&M's (to taste)
1/2 c pecan, chopped (to taste)
3/4 c chocolate chips, milk or semisweet
1/2 c peanut butter chips
2 1/4 c rice krispies

beat butter and sugars. add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and beat.
mix flour, soda, powder and salt until combined. add to mixing bowl and mix until combined.
add in all the yummies, in whatever quantities you like. add rice krispies last- do not overmix!
bake at 375 until golden brown, check at about 10 minutes.

chef's note: i made these, and they needed much more flour in my opinion. halfway through the dough baking, i added another 1/2 cup of flour. next time, i will add an extra cup at the beginning. they were too flat and greasy, the 2nd half were better.

5 Ingredient Flourless Cookies
a la mom

1 c peanut butter
1 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 t baking soda
1/2 c chocolate chips

blend peanut butter, sugar, egg and soda. fold in chocolate chips.
bake 350 for 9 minutes.

Cranberry Oat Mini Chip Cookies
a la Carlie

1 c quick oats
1/3 c flour
1/4 c wheat flour
1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1/3 c butter, softened
1/3 c sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 t vanilla
1/3 c dried cranberries or cherries, coarsely chopped
1/3 c mini semisweet chocolate chips

Stir together dry ingredients in medium bowl. Beat butter, sugars and peanut butter in a large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla, beat until well blended. Add the oat mixture on low speed until just blended. Stir in the dried fruit and chips. Bake 8-10 minutes at 375. Cool the cookies on the sheet for one minute before removing to cooling racks.

Peanut Butter Bars
a la Carol

1/2 c corn syrup
1/2 c sugar
bring to boil
Stir in 3/4 c peanut butter and dash of salt

Put 3 cups cereal (Wheaties, really anything you want) in a square pan.
Pour sweet peanut butter mix on top.

Melt 1 c chocolate chips, 1/2 c butterscotch chips.
Pour over top and chill.

Can you feel a little bit good about these since they have cereal and peanut butter? I think so. And they don't require an oven. Plus.

Puppy Chow
a la Carlie

9 c Chex or Crispix cereal
1 c chocolate chips
1/2 c peanut butter
1/4 c butter
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 c powdered sugar

Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add vanilla. Add to cereal and coat well. Pour into paper bag with sugar and toss around until well coated. Eat until you feel sick, but keep eating it anyway.

Note: this is my favorite treat ever. Or at least in the top 3.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Rounds
a la Carol

3/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c peanut butter
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 1/4 c flour
2 c rolled oats
1 c semisweet chocolate pieces
Bake 375 for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned