Peanut Butter Cheeseball by Carrie @ My Favorite Finds

 Next up in the party is another Carrie that I absolutely adore!  And she sure does know what I love!!  It doesn't get any better than this dessert combo!

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Hi, everyone! I'm Carrie, and I blog over at My Favorite Finds. When Jaime asked for me to be part of her Blogiversary and to share one of my {FAVORITE} dessert recipes, I knew a peanut butter and chocolate creation was in order! You see, Jaime and I both have a LOVE for this combo-and when it comes to desserts, my Peanut Butter and Chocolate pinboard is one of the first ones I visit! So today, I bring you the Peanut Butter Cheeseball-perfect for parties of any sort....girl nights, pity parties, birthday parties, you get the picture!
 

So, are you drooling all over your keyboard right now? Stop trying to lick the screen....wait, that's me :).

That's how I felt when I first saw this on The Girl Who Ate Everything. Oh.my.stars.

It was IMMEDIATELY pinned to my Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pinboard (yes, I have one devoted specifically to that combination of foods).

It's a perfect party food! In fact, when I pull it out of the freezer to serve it, guests typically say, "Oh my gosh. What is that?!"
 

Peanut Butter Cheeseball
(adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything)
 

Ingredients:
*Low Fat Cream Cheese, softened
*1 cup powdered sugar
*3/4 cup peanut butter
*3 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
*3/4 cup chocolate chips
*3/4 cup peanut butter chips
 

Directions:
1. In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until it is smooth.
2. Tear off a large piece of saran wrap, and place the mixture in the middle. Wrap it up, and form it into a ball. Place it in the freezer for about 90 minutes.
3. Remove it from the freezer, and roll it in the chocolate chips and the peanut butter chips.
4. Freeze it again for about 1-2 hours.
5. Serve with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or just eat it with a spoon :).

 

If you enjoyed this recipe, I hope you'll come over and visit My Favorite Finds! Each week I share recipes, organization, Disney travel tips, and crafty creations with my readers. I host Must Try Monday {a menu and recipe link party} AND I cohost Pinworthy Projects each week as well! I hope you'll join me!
 

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Pumpkin Pecan Tassies by Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama

I'm so happy to have Carrie back sharing another wonderful recipe!  Carrie has become one of my best bloggy friends & I couldn't think of a better way to kick off my celebration!!  Carrie & I are also going to be kicking off a brand new party at the end of the month!  Pin-Aholics, you aren't going to want to miss this one!!

 

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Hello all! I am Carrie and I blog over at Frugal Foodie Mama about my life as a stay-at-home mom to a baby and a teenager, my family's journey to become a little more eco-responsible everyday, and how I still manage to stay a foodie on our one income budget.  Please stop on over and say hi!

 

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First and foremost, let me say Happy 1 Year Blogging Anniversary and Birthday month to my good bloggy pal, Jaime!! :)  I am so happy and thrilled to be a part of her celebration this month!

To help get this month long celebration started, I am sharing with you all my recipe for Pumpkin Pecan Tassies.  I came up with these for my Christmas baking because I "inherited" tassie baking tins from my mother-in-law.  They were in a pile for the Goodwill and I knew I had to snag them!  I have never baked tassies before, and knew these trays would inspire me to do so.  I thought about baking just traditional pecan tassies, but realized I already missed pumpkin from fall.  I decided to bring the pumpkin back.

What you will need:

For the dough-

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened slightly

4 oz cream cheese, brought to room temperature

1 cup flour

For the filling-

3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/8 tsp each of ground cloves and nutmeg

1/8 tsp salt

1/4 cup half 'n half

For the topping-

1/3 cup chopped pecans

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray your tassie (or mini muffin) pans with cooking spray.  (This recipe makes 24 tassies, so you will need enough tins to hold that many.)  

For the dough, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and flour.  Once combined, refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.

 

While the dough is chilling, prepare the pumpkin filling for your tassies.  Mix together all the filling ingredients- the pumpkin through the half 'n half.  Set aside.

In a small bowl, mix together your pecan topping- just dump all 3 ingredients in there and mix.  Set aside.

Once the dough has chilled, roll it into 24 1 inch balls.  Press each dough ball into the prepared baking pans.  Press each one down in the middle, and then press dough up the sides to form a cup for the pumpkin filling.

 

Fill each dough cup about 2/3 of the way with pumpkin filling.  Then top each filled cup with about a teaspoon of the pecan topping.

Bake for about 35 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the centers of the tassies are set.  Let them cool in a the pan for a few minutes.  Using a small spoon, scoop out each Pumpkin Pecan Tassie and let them cool completely on a wire rack.  

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

 

If you are missing the taste of pumpkin from the fall, then this little perfect bite is for you.  Top with a tiny dollop of whipped cream, and you have your own little bite-sized pumpkin pie! :)

Recipe adapted from this ONE from Better Homes & Gardens and this ONE from the Brown Eyed Baker.

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Welcome to 2013!

Now let's PAR-TAY!!!

I'm so excited for this next month!  Not only is it my 1 year blogging anniversary, it's also my birthday month!! In a matter of weeks, I will be another year older!

 

So this year I'm saying to hell with the New Year's Resolutions, I want desserts!  I've invited a whole big bunch of my friends over & all through out the month they are going to be here partying with me and sharing their favorite dessert recipes!  I can't think of a better way to start off my New Year!!

 

Plus, there is going to be one mighty awesome giveaway happening on a certain special day!  You definitely don't want to miss out on this one!!  I have beyond amazing friends & can't even begin to tell you how blessed I am & how excited you should be!!

 

So stick around, grab a glass of milk & get ready to have something sweet!!

 

It's going to be a great year!