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Every year, my family takes a trip to North Carolina with my church for an end of the year conference. It is fun, exciting, has lots of great messages to listen to and most importantly for this Miami girl, it is cold! Sometimes we even see snow which is a rarity in my life! I think I have probably seen snow on 3-4 separate occasions in my lifetime. It almost never happens, but when it does, I am positively thrilled. I think it is funny how excited I get because others get frustrated and annoyed the same way I get frustrated when it rains so much in Miami!

Anyway, after the conference, we always head to either Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA for a mini vacation. We go into all the shops and enjoy the old town feel of those historic districts. They are truly two of my favorite places to visit! Now, one of my favorite things to do is go into all the candy shops. And not just the regular ol’ candy, but the types they make in the shop. My favorites that they carry are the caramel chocolate nut turtles. They are gooey, creamy and crunchy which is such an awesome combination that I love!

Photo and recipe courtesy of POP Sugar Food.

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Quick Tip: Quick Tip: Add a bag of caramels to the crock pot as well.

Move over Jiff, mama’s makin’ homemade peanut butter! You might be shaking your head in disbelief right now wondering how on earth YOU can make homemade peanut butter. Well, sweetheart, it’s easy. We’ve made it many times here on the homestead and each batch just keeps getting better. You can eat this classic condiment on toast, pancakes, ice cream, or off a spoon as a mid-day protein-packed pick-me-up.

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this creamy peanut butter and you probably already have most of them in your kitchen cupboards. This recipe is so simple to make that even the kids can join in on the culinary fun. However, we don’t recommend you allow the family dog anywhere near this amazing PB because he will surely eat it all when you’re not looking.

Recipe courtesy of Pinch of Yum and photo courtesy of Allrecipes.

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The baking days are winding down, so it only makes sense that bakers are looking for some “non-bake” recipes to help them out a little.  And what can be better than a no-bake, creamy, peanut butter pie?

This pie goes from prep to plate in 30 minutes and serves up to 8 people.  Just remember to refrigerate these, for the best tasting turn out.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Community Table.Parade.com

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Creamy peanut butter is always a win-win when it comes to dessert, and these cookies are no exception.  The only difference is, they only require 4 ingredients, but are packed with flavor.

This recipe yields 18-24 cookies depending on the size, and includes ingredients you probably already have hanging around your kitchen.  From baking to cooling, these cookies only take about 20 minutes.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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The very first time I saw this cake at my friend’s birthday party, I thought she had ordered it from one of those fancy bakeries. I actually even asked her where she got it from, so I could keep it in mind for my next party! She laughed and asked me if I could keep a secret… And then she revealed she had whipped it up in 15 minutes the other night. I could not believe it! But she gave me the recipe and told me it was the easiest dessert in the world.

Here’s your chance to chill out with these simple yet delicious sandwiches, filled with oozy fudge, and fluffy whip. You can also decorate them in any fashion you choose, be it for the holidays or a birthday. With only 4 ingredients in the recipe, and 15 minutes of prep time, this dessert can be made in a jiffy! I dare you to have just one serving…

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Taste of Home

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Quick tip: Mix it up with chocolate filled sandwiches instead!

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Ice Box Cake has a mouthful of a name, and it will be quite a mouthful when you bite into it, too. You’d better bring your sweet tooth when you whip up some of this! If you are looking for something light, you’re probably barking up the wrong tree. If, however, you are looking for something rich and creamy, with a good mix of textures and sweet flavor, this may just be what you are looking for.

In fact, I’ve witnessed people saying “I’ll just have a tiny bite” and then go in for seconds… This is just so good it is hard to resist. Boy, does it pair well with a cup of strong coffee in the morning! Make sure you hide an extra piece just for yourself, before it’s all gone.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Slow Roasted Italian

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Quick tip: You could make this in smaller ramekins for individual servings!