Chocolate-peanut butter dream bars

I made this recipe last week and thought I would share it with you.

Makes 25 squares Prep 10 Minutes

Bake for 42 Minutes

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup of graham cracker crumbs, 2 TBS of granulated sugar, 3 TBS of unsalted butter, melted

1 box of brownie mix (or I made a batch of brownies for a 9x9 pan.) , 1/2 cup of chopped dry roasted peanuts, 4 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar, 3 TBS of milk, 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1 TBS of light corn syrup, 1/4 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and Whipped cream, chopped peanuts, peanut butter cups and caramel sauce to garnish.

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray. Line pan with foil, allowing sides to over hang; spray foil. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Mix in melted butter. Press crumb mixture into prepared pan. Bake until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

2. prepare brownie mix according to directions for a cake like brownies. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour batter into crust-lined pan. Return to 350 degree oven; bake until brownie is just set and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

3. With electric mixer in medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until just blended ( it will look lumpy). Add milk; beat lightly to loosen mixture. In separate bowl whip one cup of the whipping cream and gently fold into peanut butter mixture. Spread mousse evenly over cooled brownie. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. Heat remaining 1/2 cup cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat until just boiling. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and corn syrup. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. stir until smooth. Pour glaze over chilled mousse and spread to cover completely. Return to refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

5. Run a small knife around inside of pan and lift out brownie. Heat knife under hot running water and trim edges. Slice brownie, rinsing knife after each cut, into 5 strips about 1 1/2 inches wide. Cut each strip into 5 pieces about 1 1/2 inches square. Transfer to serving plate and garnish with whipped cream, nuts, candy and caramel sauce.

Sorry, I really haven't sewn more on my gown. I will post some more later.

Bridesmaid dresses

Here is a picture of the bridesmaids fabric. I don't have good pictures of the patterns I am using, I am combining patterns for these as well.

I got my dress all cut out yesterday! I am getting excited!

Wedding Dress!

I am combining two patterns for my wedding dress. I am using Butterick 4035 for the sleeves and train. I am using this pattern Simplicity 6888 for the front and neckline.

Here is the Fabric for my wedding gown, it is white embroidered cotton.

Snow!

The snow is so beautiful! God knew what he was doing when he created snow. It is cold but it looks so nice. Just go outside for 10 minutes and just look at the beauty around you! God created it all!

Here is a red rose,I put it outside to take the picture. I love the contrast between the white and red.
Remember to take time for God, sometimes the perfect place is outside.

The New Year !

Here it is the 7th of January 2010. The holidays are over and everyone is getting back to "normal". Work, school, and other everyday things. In the coming year let us strive to please God and trust in him always.
I was reminded last night when my dad read devotions that God is in the small things and we always need his help. Even when we think we have it covered. The story was about a guy driving in a snow storm. When turning on his street said "Thanks God for your help but I think I can take it from here" as soon as he said that the car span out. He thought he was good and could do it alone but you can't. God is always with you and waiting for you to call upon him.
I will write again soon!

Christmas and the new year!

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! I did. We went to my grandma and grandpa's house on Christmas Day and had Christmas here with all my siblings on Sunday. I got a lot of things I can use and put away for after I am married. I don't really want to list them all. A few of the things I got are: pans, slippers, mugs and Scrabble.
I made a Civil War apron for my sister-in-law and a Civil War dress for my niece here are a few pictures.

The Front

The Back

I also made a matching bonnet. I made it out of flannel. I piped the neck, waist band top and bottom, and the cuffs. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

The new year will soon be here! It seem every year there is mixed feelings as we welcome in the new year and say good-bye to the last one. I pray that you are all blessed in the coming year!
Bye for now and I will write again in the new year!

Christmas!!

I was just reading a friends blog and I thought maybe I should write about Christmas also. Christmas is coming soon and it is not all about the presents and Santa Claus it is about the birth of Christ and humbling himself to be born in a manger which is an animal food dish. We need to always remember all year long.
Have any of you heard of the book "In Search of the True Spirit of Christmas" written by Dan Schaeffer? We have been reading it at a family. It is a very good book about the true meaning of Christmas. We were reading about Him being born in a stable with animals. One thing he mentions is that nobody was allowed to see an infant prince unless you were important but being born in a stable anyone could come and see Him. Are any of you reading a special book about Christmas?

Silent Night

Silent night! holy night! all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant, so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night! holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosta sing alleluia! Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!
Silent night! holy night! Son of God, loves pure light Radient beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord at thy birth, Jesus, Lord at thy birth.

There is a lot of snow outside and we have the fire in the wood burner is going well and we are keeping warm. I am glad that God made snow to go along with the cold. I am just praying that if you have to drive stay safe. In christ,