It’s hot outside.
How hot is it?
Well, if you read Redneck Words of Wisdom, you might be tempted to say that “it’s hotter than a billygoat with a blowtorch.” Or maybe “it’s hotter than two hamsters farting in a wool sock.” [I am a lady and I do not read such websites, but I do know how to work the google machine.]
However you want to describe it, it’s too warm for heating up the kitchen, so this week I have a few no-cook, microwave-only candy recipes. No billygoats or hamsters required.
This is the new favorite candy in my house, which is a BIG DEAL because we eat candy like other people drink water. Our candy palates, they are discriminating.
These Caramel Peanut Pretzel Bites start with peanut butter-filled pretzels (I buy mine from Trader Joe’s, but if you can’t find them you can use regular pretzel nuggets instead). They’re wrapped in a layer of caramel, dipped in melted chocolate, then finished with a sprinkle of salted peanuts. They’re chewy, crunchy, sweet, salty…bliss. Jason thinks I should figure out a way to make them full-sized, sell them in stores, and earn more money than Zuckerberg. I’m working on it.
Get the recipe: Caramel Peanut Pretzel Bites
Here’s a dirty little secret for you: I didn’t actually use Nutella to make this Swirled Nutella Fudge recipe. Instead, I used Jif’s knockoff “chocolate-hazelnut spread” and I give it two thumbs up. It was a bit cheaper than Nutella and the taste and texture were very similar.
Anyhow, all you need to make this beautiful swirled fudge are Nutella/knockoff hazelnut spread, white chocolate chips, and semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. You can also make this recipe with peanut butter or other nut butters! Dooo it.
They look really tempting…I love that they are so easy to make. Elizabeth, thanks for always making me smile, sweet tooth and all =)
I’m thinking I’ll have to try that nutella fudge recipe. It looks amazing!