Amuse Bouche-Kiddo style

I thought these were common in every house, but I have met some confused faces when I refer to apples and peanut butter.

Its about the same as "Ants on a Log" (Celery filled with PB and raisins or chocolate chips on top.) But with apples instead of celery.

The fruit kabobs are just small portions of fresh fruit you have around on a toothpick.

These are GREAT for snacks at kid parties... or any parties really. Particularly if you add a fruit dip.

Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

I'm sure everyone has their own variation on these, and our family has been making them for as long as I remember. SO quick and SO yummy.

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups oats

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients, except peanut butter and oatmeal. Bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. When peanut butter is melted, add oats and mix well. (If the mixture looks really runny after a minute, add in a few more oats.) Drop by tablespoonful on wax paper. Cool completely. Eat.

Peanut Butter Jumbos

Anyone that is a fan of peanut butter should try these!  They are SO good.  Interesting enough, this recipe doesn't call for flour.  They are definitely worth a try.  Have a BIG glass of milk on hand as well.

1 1/2 c. peanut butter

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

4 1/2 cups quick cooking oats

2 tsps. baking soda

1 cup  miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup M&M's miniature baking bits

In a large mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, butter and sugars.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla.  Combine oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.  Stir in chocolate chips and baking bits.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until edges are browned.  Remove to wire racks.  Yield: 9 dozen.

Note: Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.