My Divine Life

In honor of National peanut butter day coming up this Sunday the 24th, I thought I would share my favorite  peanut butter recipes from the blog.  I don’t know about you, but I never need an excuse for peanut butter, BUT I do love using these National (insert whatever here) day as a fun way to celebrate some of my favorite things.  To start us off I’ll share my favorite first! This is a little generic and certainly not all about peanut butter but my favorite is definitely  Chocolate Nobake Cookies (with peanut butter of course). And now for the rest in really no particular order because I couldn’t possibly decide between them all🤷‍♀️. Peanut blossoms   Peanut butter cookies Peanut butter sandwich cookies Peanut butter bars -  Chocolate peanut butter bars   Chocolate scotcheroos  Chocolate peanut butter fudge  Peanut butter cups  Chocolate peanut butter pie  Peanut butter popcorn And lastly...if you want peanut butter but with a little healthier option, here are the energy bites I ma

  Chocolate Scotcheroos  I’m sure you’ve all had or at least heard of scotcheroos, I mean we’re from the Midwest right? Is it even a family get together if there aren’t scotcheroos and Rice Krispies there?? Not at any of my family gatherings😂. Ingredients: 1 cup of sugar  1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter  6 cups Rice Krispies  Frosting  1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips  Directions  Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil and remove from heat. Add in peanut butter and Rice Krispies and stir together. Press into a a 9 x 13 pan (I put parchment paper down first so it’s easier cleanup😉) Melt semi sweet and butterscotch chips together and spread over bars. 

  Peanut Butter Popcorn  I got this recipe from a family friend years ago and it is so delicious. Once you try it, you won’t be able to have just one handful! Ingredients: 1 cup popcorn 1 cup corn syrup  1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla  Directions: Pop your popcorn however you desire. Bring corn syrup and sugar to a bowl over medium heat, bowl for 2 minutes. (Be sure not to over boil) Add the peanut butter and stir to combine, stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn and stir to coat. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Bars  Years ago they served these at a bible camp I went to and mom got the recipe, it’s been a staple ever since! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla  1 cup flour 1/2 cup quick oats 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (6 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips Icing  1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 TBS creamy peanut butter 2 TBS milk Directions  In mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars, and peanut butter.  Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Spread into greased 13 x 9 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at e50 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes  Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over bars. Makes 3-4 dozen We had these while at Whispering Winds Bible Camp, July 2000

The other day I whipped up another batch of homemade taco seasoning that I’ve been making for years so I thought I would share it with you. It’s super easy, last a long time, and doesn’t have any of the icky preservatives, etc. Here’s the ingredients, 1/2 cup chili powder 3 Tablespoons cumin 1 Tablespoon salt 1 Tablespoon finely ground pepper 1 Tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano Mix it all together and you’re good to go! To use, brown 1lb. hamburger,  then add 2 Tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix plus 1/3 cup water and simmer until liquid has thickened, about 1-2 minutes. I hope you enjoy!