Tempt My Tummy Tuesday! Hot Chocolate Mix & pretzel treats!

I make this every year and jar it for gifts.. it is so yummy! The original recipe calls for regular non dairy creamer, but I use the flavored ones.. irish creme is good!

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
11 cups dry milk powder
1 (8 ounce) container powdered non-dairy creamer
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (16 ounce) container instant chocolate drink mix(nesquik)
DIRECTIONS
Sift together the powdered milk, non-dairy creamer, powdered sugar and instant chocolate drink mix. Store in air tight containers or glass jars for gift giving.
To use: Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix to 1 cup of water.

EDIT: I JUST REALIZED THE SAME RECIPE WAS LISTED AT BLESSED WITH GRACE, SO HERE'S ANOTHER!

We just call these pretzel treats at our house...
you will need a bag of christmas m&ms, a bag of hershey kisses, and a bag of mini pretzels.

Heat the oven to 250. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. place pretzels on baking sheet (do about a dozen at a time.. you'll see why). Unwrap the kisses and place on top of each pretzel. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes. The kisses hold their shape. if you bake too long, they dry out. As soon as the pretzels come out, place an m&m on top of the kiss and press a little. it makes a nice little pillow of chocolate with an m&m in the middle. Let them cool before removing from pan. These are very sturdy little chocolate treats and can be easily bagged for gifts.

Tempt my Tummy Tuesdays- Chocolate Crinkles

INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar


DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into one inch balls. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing onto prepared cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Tempt my Tummy - Cheeseburger Soup!

Cheeseburger Soup

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sour cream


DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.
Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.
ITS EVEN BETTER IF YOU COOK UP SOME BACON WITH THE MEAT.. THEN IT'S BACON CHEESEBURGER SOUP! NUMMY!!

Peanut Butter Pie

I usually just buy a premade graham cracker or cookie crust..'just cause I'm lazy.. We also melt some chocolate to drizzle on top, or hot fudge. We also crumble Reese's cups all over the top...nummy.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS
Combine 1 1/4 cup cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine; press into a 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Whip the cream, and fold into the peanut butter mixture.
Gently spoon filing into crust. Garnish pie with chocolate or cookie crumbs if desired. Refrigerate.