Buckeye Brownies

It is pretty tough to find a better dessert combination than chocolate and peanut butter. This dessert is no exception! These brownies are one of my most requested desserts. They are very tasty!

Buckeye brownies

I did change the topping layer a tiny bit: I use a whole stick of butter and 12 oz of chocolate chips, instead of the smaller amount called for. I just don't have a lot of recipes that call for 6 oz of chocolate chips, so I don't want them to sit around and expire. Plus, a little extra ganache never killed anyone.

Bottom line: If you like chocolate and peanut butter, try these! They are super rich, so take them to feed a crowd. I like to store them in the fridge, but let them sit out about 30 minutes before you'd like to dig in. That way, the middle layer softens up and the ganache is no longer crunchy. I have eaten them cold, of course, and they are still good, but I like the gooey room temperature ones even better!

No Fuss Pumpkin Cake

Nothing says fall like pumpkin. I love this time of year, and I love that this dessert starts with a cake mix!
No fuss pumpkin cake recipe

The only thing I changed was to make my own cream cheese frosting, instead of mixing a can of pre-made with some cream cheese. My frosting recipe is super easy, very rich, and makes a ton! If you are gonna frost something, I say pile it on. Mix together 1 stick softened butter, 8 oz. softened cream cheese, and 1 pound of powdered sugar. If you feel it is too thick, add a couple tablespoons of milk. Voila!

Bottom line: this is really easy, and really good! The pumpkin makes it very moist, and the spice makes it taste just perfect for fall. The frosting is awesome, of course! I have made this in the recommended 15x10 pan and in a 13x9, they both work fine. I have found the cooking time stays the same at about 28 minutes. Nobody will guess this started from a mix, and you don't need to volunteer that information!