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I got the BEST Christmas present EVER this year….

No, not diamonds,not an amazing purse.

Not even a new car.

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I was sitting on the couch with my husband and best friend and said…

“Wonder what would happen if I mixed mashed bananas with a brownie mix?

My husband, “I wouldn’t be mad if you tried.”

Best friend, “Want me to go get you some brownie mix.”

I suppose they had no objections.

Enablers.

So I mixed bananas with a brownie mix and you know what????

It was amazing.

Thick, chewy, a lil spongy. Banana-y and chocolate-y!

Here are a couple more delicious easy brownie recipes.. Easy Caramel Brownies  ~ Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

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Banana Brownies made with a brownie mix and mashed bananas
Ingredients
  • 1 19.5oz box Brownie Mix
  • 2 Eggs
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 2 large ripe Bananas, mashed with no lumps
  • 1 cup semi-sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
  2. Line a 9 x 9 pan pan with non-stick foil or spray with non-stick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the brownie mix, eggs,water and bananas about 50 strokes.
  4. Mix in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour into pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow to completely cool in pan before cutting.

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]]> Ok. I know..I have recieved your emails.

I slacked on Favorite Things Thursday last week.

Sorry my lovelies, I was traveling.

And this week, I am prepping for our Halloween party.

So guess what? I’m a slacker today too. Next week, I’ll be back….pinky promise.

But you want to know what my Favorite Things are this week????

It’s YOU!

You all are my favorite things.

Without all of you who come here to my little site to read my rantings and recipes, I wouldn’t have the motivation to continue!!

So thank you to all of you, my favorite things!

Too much?

 

I thought I would leave you with a scrumptious little recipe of mine that was just featured by the Southern Living Blog.

It’s an oldie but a goodie. (excuse the 2009 photo)

Almond Joy Bark

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Almond Joy Bark
Ingredients
  • 12 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ tsp coconut extract
  • ⅛ tsp almond extract
  • ½ cup almonds, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup coconut

Instructions
  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl,melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second increments stirring in-between until smooth
  3. Add coconut and almond extract to chocolate . Mix well.
  4. Spread over a cookie sheet.
  5. Don’t worry about spreading it to the edges.
  6. Spread it however thick you want it to be.
  7. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut.
  8. Throw it in the fridge for 45 minutes to harden. And chop it up into shards when hard!
  9. This takes like 5 minutes to throw together and it is sooooooo very addicting!!!

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Ohhhh, no you don’t.

Wipe that turned up lip right off your face.

Chocolate and Bacon are totally a thing…

I swear, I saw it on the internets.

My taste testers said, the bacon flavor was not at all overpowering. Just a hint of smokiness.

They were pretty darn tasty.

Come on, be a little adventurous.

And that’s it, that’s all I got for Chocolate Covered Bacon Week.

I hope you enjoyed!

Day One- S’mores Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Day Two- Strawberry Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Day Three- Double Peanut Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Day Four- Caramel and Coconut Chocolate Covered Pretzels

And don’t forget my super helpful video on how to get your chocolate smooth when dipping your pretzel

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Bacon Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
  • 1 10oz. Bag Pretzel Rods
  • 1 package semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 lb. Bacon, cooked crispy then crumbled

Instructions
  1. Line 1 or two baking sheets with non-stick foil.
  2. Assemble one pretzel at a time.
  3. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass such as a pint glass.
  4. Dip pretzel in chocolate and remove the excess by twisting the pretzel rod against the side of the glass and removing at the same time (see my video).
  5. Sprinkle with bacon.
  6. Place on baking sheet and when finished with all the pretzels, place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.

Notes
Makes 20- 25 pretzels To melt chocolate, place the chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl, cook for 1 minute. Stir. Cook again for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue cooking for 15 second increments, stirring in-between each interval until completely melted.

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~ The Hungry Housewife

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No Favorite Things Thursday today.

But I have my favorite chocolate covered pretzels for you.

Theeeeeeeeeese are my favorite.

You know what they remind me of?

Samoa Girls Scout Cookies! uh-huh…they sure do.

Oh my.

Gooey caramel, chocolate and toasted coconut.

All my favorite things in one place.

It’s a happy day.

Do me a favor, if you make these, don’t be lazy and not toast the coconut.

Toasted coconut ROCKS.

If you have missed my other Chocolate Covered Pretzels..I’ve got you covered…

S’Mores Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Strawberry Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Double Peanut Chocolate Covered Pretzels

And don’t forget my video on how to get the chocolate smooth on your pretzel.

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Caramel and Coconut Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
  • 1 10oz. package Pretzel Rods
  • 14 oz. package Caramel Candies(suck as Kraft Caramels), unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions
  1. Line 1 or two baking sheets with non-stick foil.
  2. Assemble one pretzel at a time.
  3. Place the caramels and water into a microwave safe bowl.
  4. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
  5. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass such as a pint glass.
  6. Spread a thinish layer of caramel over the pretzel, leaving about 1½” of bear pretzel at the bottom(the part you hold).
  7. Dip pretzel in chocolate and remove the excess by twisting the pretzel rod against the side of the glass and removing at the same time (see my video).
  8. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  9. Place on baking sheet and when finished with all the pretzels, place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.

Notes
Makes about 20-25 Pretzel Rods. To toast coconut, spread the coconut onto a cookie sheet. Toast at 350 for about 5 minutes until golden. Stir often and keep an eye on it, it will burn quickly. To melt chocolate, place the chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl, cook for 1 minute. Stir. Cook again for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue cooking for 15 second increments, stirring in-between each interval until completely melted.

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~ The Hungry Housewife

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