Molten Lava Cakes

These were York's Father's Day treat.  They were so yummy, too rich and way easy.

Molten Lava Cakes
from:  The White Library via Pinterest

1 cup of chocolate chips 
1 stick butter
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour

Melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth in the microwave, or over the stove on low (be sure not to burn it). Set aside to cool slightly. Whisk the eggs, yolks and sugar in a large bowl. Add in the chocolate mixture. Slowly whisk in the flour. Pour equally into 4 ramekins and bake on a cookie sheet for 11-13 minutes at 450 degrees (time varies on the oven, so the first time you make this keep a eye on it and take note to the time). The center should be runny and the outside should be a brownie consistency. Let cool for 15 minutes.  

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

I love this time of year for the pumpkin alone. I love pumpkin everything. My friend Brittany posted this recipe and I had to try them. They were super moist and oh, so yummy!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 c. oil
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon•
1 c. pumpkin (canned)
• 2/3 c. chocolate chips

Put beaten eggs in bowl and add sugar and oil and mix. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix. Add pumpkin and mix. Stir in chocolate chips.Fill muffin cups and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.

I found this recipe on Picky Palate. I needed to use some bananas and always a fan of coconut, thought they sounded good. They were. Although, it was comical to sit and watch all three of my kids scrape off the coconut before eating. Good food is a waste on children.

“Healthier” Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins

4 Tablespoons softened butter
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 Cup plain low-fat vanilla yogurt
2/3 Cup sugar
heaping 1/4 Cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
1/2 Cup whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 Cup coarse sugar (I used Turbinado sugar)
1/2 Cup shredded sweetened coconut

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place butter, eggs, bananas, yogurt, sugar and peanut butter into a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine. Place all dry ingredients into a separate large bowl and stir to combine. Slowly add to wet ingredients along with the chocolate chips until just combined. Scoop into muffin tins lined with paper cups 2/3 way full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and shredded coconut. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean from center.
12 muffins

Banana Bread

This is my favorite banana bread recipe. I think I got it from my mom years ago but, it has become the only recipe I make. Ford is my banana bread fanatic. Every time we have bananas he guards at least three of the bananas in order for me to make banana bread.

Banana Bread

1 c. butter

2 c. sugar

6 ripe bananas (can use as few as 3)

4 eggs

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

4 c. flour

1 c. chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Mix together butter and sugar. Beat bananas into butter and sugar mixture. Mix in eggs. Combine dry ingredients and add 2 cups at a time. Add nuts or chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for an hour. Makes 2 large or smaller loaves.

Cookie Smores

I saw these on Picky Palate, and thought they'd be fun for my kids. I had no idea how good they were and once I tried them, I didn't even want to share with my kids. They are "died and gone to heaven" kind of good. And, be warned, the cookie dough is almost as good as the end result.

Oozing Chocolate Chip Cookie S'mor Sandwiches

2 sticks softened butter

3/4 Cups sugar

3/4 Cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

1 Tablespoon vanilla

2 1/2 Cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 oz package Kraft Chocolate Covered Mini Marshmallows, if you can find them (I just used plain, mini marshmallows)

1/2 Cup chocolate chips

1 1/2 Cups mini baking M&M's

Mini Marshmallows (less than 1 bag full)

Mini Hersey bars

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter and sugars in stand or electric mixer until well combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined as well. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, soda and salt. Add to wet ingredients as well as marshmallows, chips and M&M's until just combined. Spread onto a large rimmed baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until edges are just turning golden brown. Remove and let cool completely.

2. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes (I obviously just skipped this part). Top bottom shapes with a layer of mini marshmallows and place under broiler until puffed. Top with hershey bars to melt. Top with another cookie to close sandwich. Serve warm. (They are just as good the next day, cold).

Brownie Peanut Butter Cups

I am in trouble now! I found this recipe on The Girl Who Ate Everything. They were delicious and a little too easy to make. I needed a yummy treat for a friend's birthday and I hope these hit the spot. The only problem I found with the recipe is that it only makes 12 brownie cups...I was only half way through making them and contemplating starting another batch.

Brownie Peanut Butter Cups
by BakeorBreak

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup peanut butter chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray or grease 12 muffin cups.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted. Stir in egg and vanilla extract. Add flour and baking soda, stirring until blended. Allow to cool to room temperature. Then, stir in 1/2 cup each peanut butter chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Spoon batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into muffin cups.
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out slightly wet. Place pan on wire rack. Centers of brownies will fall upon cooling. If not, tap centers with the back of a teaspoon to make a hole.
Place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir. While brownies are still hot, spoon about a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each brownie. Top with semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Cool completely in pan. *Or eat them warm with ice cream.