Mommy and Monkey Treat

With the days getting colder by the minute, and the fact that we had our first snow fall last week, (And while it only lasted a brief amount of time, melted right away, and the sun came out after, it was still SNOW!) we all have to face the fact that winter is almost here; and before we know it, we'll be shoveling ourselves out of the house on what will seem like a daily basis.  Well, except for those of you in Florida and other "tropical" states. For you.....well, my mom always said if I can't say something nice, not to say anything at all....) I'm always on the lookout for warm and comforting after school treats for Alex; and if Mommy can enjoy it too, all the better. We love Nutella. That is no surprise to anyone reading this. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when my cousin Tricia over at Recipe Roundup, showed me a brand new Nutella recipe she found. I immediately "pinned" it to my board on Pinterest, and couldn't wait to try it. This ingenious drink came from Cookin' Cowgirl and I am eternally grateful! It was SO yummy and the perfect thing to warm a monkey up after a cold day!

Nutella Hot Cocoa  from Cookin' Cowgirl


2 c. 2% milk
3 TBS Nutella
1 tsp Hershey's Cocoa Powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp vanilla
Pinch salt
Mini Marshmallows or Whipped Cream, optional

In a small sauce pan over low heat, warm milk. Once warm, whisk in Nutella and stir until smooth. Add cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Continue to whisk until it comes to a boil. Pour into mugs and top w/ marshmallows or whipped cream.

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Sweet Treat For One

During the summer, my cousin Tricia over at Recipe Roundup posted a recipe she used for her little sister's bridal shower, Individual Fruit Pizzas. They were so cute, and looked so yummy I immediately wrote them on my "must make" list. Well....to be honest....that list is very long, and I never got around to making them w/ all the fresh fruit of summer, which was my initial plan. So I decided to switch them up a little bit, and turn them into an after school snack for the Monkey, or a cute individual dessert any time. These are a great use for the Peanut Butter cookies I posted last week, if you are like me and always make too many cookies and either have to share them, or "recycle" them in a different way! They are easily adapted to fit any toppings your family may enjoy, and would be perfect for little hands to help with. I also think they would be a hit at your next get together, party or holiday gathering. Something sweet for each person, w/ no need to share! Thanks Trish, for the inspiration, and your fruit ones are still on that list.....coming in June or July!

Mini Dessert Pizzas

Peanut Butter Cookies, frozen
Nutella
Small Bag "Nut Topping" (finely chopped peanuts)
Small Bag Sweetened Coconut
Raisins

Using frozen cookies, makes them much easier to top. Using a butter knife, spread Nutella over each cookies, as "sauce".  Sprinkle coconut on each, as "cheese". Add nut topping and Craisins. Allow to thaw before serving.

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