Peanut Butter Pretzel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS:
1 package chocolate chip cookie mix
1 egg
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
Peanut Butter Pretzel Sandwiches - I used Snyder's of Hanover

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large baking sheet.
2. Mix together the butter, egg and cookie mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Scoop out a large tablespoon of the cookie dough and make an indention in the middle.
4. Lay the pretzel sandwich on top of the cookie dough.
5. Top with another spoonful of cookie dough, making sure to seal the sides around the pretzel.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
7. Allow to cool for a minute on the baking sheet and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

NOTES
*These turn out to be large cookies and I completely forgot to write down how many cookies I ended up with at the end of the recipe :(
*Some of you may be thinking what in the world?!?!?! The pretzel actually softens some during the baking and you are left with just a nice chocolate/peanut butter AND sweet/salty combo all in one!

RECIPE INSPIRED BY: $5 Dinners

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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup milk +
1 banana
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 & 1/2 tablespoon no sugar added applesauce


INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot.
2. Cook over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.


NOTES
*I added additional milk as the oatmeal cooked to get it to the consistency Princess P likes - I also let it stay a little thicker as it finished cooking so I could add additional milk right before I served it to her to help it cool down quicker.
* This recipe made enough for her to have breakfast for 2 days.


RECIPE INSPIRED BY: Chocolate Covered Katie

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Roasted Broccoli

INGREDIENTS
1 head broccoli crowns, cut into florets
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
large pinch crushed red pepper
salt & pepper to season


INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli and 3 tablespoons of olive oil until the broccoli is well coated.  Season with salt & pepper.
3. Transfer the broccoli to the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
4. Stir together the remaining tablespoon oil, garlic and red pepper in a small bowl.
5. Drizzle the mixture over the broccoli and stir to coat.
6. Roast the broccoli another 8-10 minutes, until the broccoli is beginning to brown.


NOTES
*I have also used this recipe to make roasted asparagus and it was wonderful!
*I served this with the Simple Garlic Chicken


RECIPE INSPIRED BY: WebMD

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