Month: January 2012

Brownie Peanut Butter Cups

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. *Or you can opt to do mini-muffin bites and cook around 8 minutes or until center comes out clean with a toothpick test.
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. via

Pin Holder

What a great idea!! Use an empty Tic-Tac container for bobby pins. Would be great, especialy for a dance or sports mom, to keep in the car. Great idea via.

How To Choose Your First Motorcycle

So you have fallen in love with motorcycle riding, taken all safety courses, practiced your skills, and now you need to do the most important task of them all. Now you have to buy your first motorcycle. But how do you choose? Simple, follow the checklist below before you make your purchase:

1. First bikeGraduate from a lighter bike to a heavier one.
2. Recognize your need for a motorcycle.
3. Know what is available.
4. Choose a bike that suits your body
5. Decide if you want a new or used bike.
6. Consider long-term finances when you
7. Make an informed decision.
8. Make sure you also choose passionately.

More details here