Simple, two-ingredient maple butter is heaven on earth when it is slathered on warm bread or biscuits fresh from the oven. And happily, it’s as easy as falling off of a log to whip together this perfectly balanced, just-sweet-enough whipped butter spread.

Maple Butter

Everyone knows and loves honey butter, but I think maple butter needs more attention. It’s such a simple way to bring maple goodness to the table whether on bread, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, French toast, or more!

The first time I made this, the butter and an entire loaf of bread were gone in just a matter of hours. That was with only 3 adults in the house. If you have more hungry mouths to feed, I’d recommend doubling the recipe.

This recipe also keeps well in the fridge for a week or so, and in the freezer for up to 3 months for best quality.

Want a special treat for your french toast? Freeze maple butter in an ice cube tray. Once frozen, remove and store in a freezer baggie. Soften as many as you need on a plate on the counter before serving, and then add one cube between two piping-hot pieces of French Toast.

Maple Butter Recipe

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• Butter
• Maple Syrup

To make a batch of maple butter, you’ll start by combining the maple syrup and some room temperature butter in a mixing bowl.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls [+Video]

Indulge in these delicious, easy-to-make chocolate peanut butter balls that are perfect for any occasion. With just 4 ingredients, you can satisfy your sweet tooth in no time!

Creamy peanut butter filling coated with rich chocolate creates a simple but immensely flavorful treat. You probably already have everything that you need for these truffles in your pantry. I like to think that these little bites of chocolate and peanut butter are a more elegant and refined version of the classic chocolate peanut butter cup. They are loaded with peanut butter flavor and are a beautiful and impressive little treat!

I know that we have a lot of chocolate and peanut butter fans around here so I’m giving you one more thing to love. Truffles are a delectable treat to enjoy no matter what the season, but I especially love to make them around the holidays. They are the perfect treat to bring to a dinner party or even package up and give as a Christmas gift for neighbors. These little truffles are so irresistible that you won’t be able to stop eating them.

Make a batch for yourself or a few for your friends and family. Everyone will love these creamy chocolate covered peanut butter truffles!

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Remember how I said you probably have all the ingredients for best peanut butter balls recipe in your pantry already? Well, you only need 4 ingredients and here they are:

• Powdered Sugar
• Creamy Peanut Butter
• Butter
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, or any chocolate chip or melting chocolate

The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Chocolate Dipped Truffles

A recipe that only uses 4 ingredients has to be super simple, and this one is! The steps are easy, but just takes some time to let different steps set up. Extra bonus…no candy thermometer needed! Here is what you will do:

1. Combine: Add the sugar, peanut butter, and butter (or cream cheese) to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix together with the paddle attachment until combine.
   • NOTE: The consistency should be that the dough holds together when you squeeze it in your hand. If it’s too wet, add a little more powdered sugar. If it’s too dry and crumbly, add a little more peanut butter. Keeping the dough chilled and cold and trying not to handle it too much will help a lot!
2. Scoop: Using a small cookie scoop and your hands, shape the peanut butter mixture into 1/2-3/4 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
3. Chill: Cover loosely and place in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
4. Melt: Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pot of simmering water (or use a double-boiler) and heat until completely melted and smooth.
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Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars [+Video]

These Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars will absolutely blow your mind! A rich, velvety layer of dulce de leche spread over a decadent Oreo crust, finished with a touch of flaky sea salt to create the perfect harmony of sweet and salty in every bite.

I’ve always been an admirer of Baker by Nature. Her recipes and photography are nothing short of magical. She gets it right every single time.

It’s rare for me to spotlight another blogger’s recipe, and it’s not because I don’t adore them (I absolutely do). The truth is, my brain is constantly overflowing with recipe ideas. There are so many that I can barely keep up, let alone make space for anyone else’s.

Seriously, you should see the never-ending list of recipes Cade and I have brainstormed. It’s hundreds deep, and my “finisher” personality struggles with it. Crossing off every recipe on that list would be the most satisfying thing ever. But for every one I check off, I come up with six more. The cycle never ends.

Then I came across these chocolate cheesecake bars, and I couldn’t stop thinking about them. You have to check out Baker by Nature’s stunning photos. They are pure art. But I kept imagining how perfect they’d be with a layer of dulce de leche. Once the idea hit, it became a must.

So, all my other recipes are on hold, and Cade’s are too. Grab your comfiest sweatpants, fire up Netflix, and settle in. These dulce de leche chocolate cheesecake bars are worth staying in for. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

Is Dulce de Leche the Same As Caramel?

Like caramel, dulce de lec

59 Super Bowl Food Ideas for Super Bowl LXI

The big game is just days away and we have all the best Super Bowl food ideas (59 to be exact!) worthy of your football party! Everyone does Super Bowl parties a little differently, so I’m going to cover all the bases for any type of recipe you need…appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, snacks and desserts!

NOTE: All images are clickable. Click on the image and you’ll be taken to the recipe you want!

Appetizers

Let’s start with appetizers! I love Super Bowl parties with a huge spread of appetizers and finger foods! We have all the best appetizers from meatballs to dips to homemade cheese stuffed pretzels. Here are some of our favorites:

Get ready for the ultimate game-day appetizer: a show-stopping cheese ball that’s bound to be the MVP of your Super Bowl party! This cheese ball is a tasty blend of cream cheese and zesty cheddar, kicked up with a simple combination of seasonings—perfect for pairing with crackers, chips, or veggies as you cheer on your team. To add an extra crunch and depth, it’s coated in a crunchy chopped pecans. It will have your guests raving.

This creamy artichoke dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your football party! Imagine a warm, velvety dip that combines tender artichoke hearts with a rich blend of cream cheese, parmesan, and a hint of garlic. Each bite is a comforting mix of creamy and savory, with just the right amount of tang from the artichokes.

Imagine creamy, perfectly ripe avocado slices, each wrapped in crispy, salty bacon for the ultimate flavor combination. As the bacon crisps up, it locks in the buttery smoothness of the avocado, creating a mouthwatering contrast of textures. Bacon wrapped avocados need to be at your Super Bowl party!

Bring the taste of PF Chang’s to your Super Bowl party with these copycat chicken lettuce wraps! Tender, savory ground chicken sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a touch of soy sauce, creating a rich, flavorful filling that’s both sweet and savory. It’s tossed with green onions for extra flavor, then served in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves that are the perfect vehicle for all that bold flavor.

A velvety, smooth cheese fondue that’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser at your Super Bowl party. It starts with a blend of Gruyère, Fontina and Smoked Gouda, melted toget

Sour Cream Banana Bread is a sweet, classic bread with a crisp-edged crust and a tender crumb. Spread with butter or sliced and eaten just as is, banana bread is a delightful and delicious quick bread that my whole family loves.

Sour Cream Banana Bread

I baked this as muffins the first time I made it and we liked them so much that the muffins disappeared in 24 hours. My youngest begged for more after his nap this afternoon and that was all the excuse I needed to bake another batch.

This banana bread recipe comes together in just minutes. If you choose to make muffins instead of a loaf, it will be in and out of the oven in under 20 minutes. A loaf takes just under an hour.

Slathered with butter and still warm from the oven, this was a delicious treat that completely and totally ruined my appetite for dinner. I have no complaints about that. None at all.

Banana Bread with Sour Cream

If you’ve never made a banana bread recipe using sour cream, you’re in for a treat! Sour cream is the secret to a moist and tender banana bread.

It adds flavor and moisture, keeping the bread or muffins from getting too dry, tough, or crumbly on the inside.

Got overly ripe bananas? This recipe is the most delicious way to use up those bananas that are going brown. The high sugar content and moisture of very ripe bananas will make your bread sweet and full of banana flavor.

If you have more than a few bananas lying around you need to use, go ahead and make a couple loaves of this bread at ones (or a few batches of muffins). It freezes well and no one ever regretted having extra banana bread around!

The crust of this bread is just slightly crispy and the contrast between the crisp crust and tender bite of the inside is heavenly.