Quest 4: Those Buzzing Bees
Some say that Navi is one of the most annoying characters in the LOZ series. However, I find the buzzing of bees to be equally as annoying. Bees have appeared in a least 8 titles of the LOZ series starting with A Link to the Past. It seems no matter where you turn, there they are. Most of the time you can defeat them, but sometimes it's good to just run away. The bees seem to have what you need whether it be for fishing or trade - yet they are unwilling to share without an incident of some sort either with yourself or some unfortunate bystander. Well, the bees are the inspiration for this week's post. I have researched this recipe across the internet - and they are all about the same. So, I came up with an ingenious way to make these just a little bit more special. Let's stuff them with chocolate sundae sauce! Enjoy these cute and easy no bake treat.Get the Printable Version of this Recipe Here!!!
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup GF graham cracker crumbs
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup chocolate fudge sundae sauce
Tools:
Mixing Bowl
Wooden Spoon
Rolling Pin or other heavy object
2 Quart Size Zip-top bags
Waxed Paper
Cookie Sheet
Cake decorating tip
Bamboo Skewer
The Quest!!
Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Take a zip-top bag and assemble the decorating tip on it by cutting one corner of the bag. You can also use a cake decorating bag for this. I used a #5 round decorating tip, but really any medium sized tip you have should work.
Add your chocolate fudge sundae sauce to the bag and push it all the way to the tip. Twist the bag shut to take out any air. Squeezing gently but firmly, start making chocolate drops on the waxed paper. You should be shooting for about 1/2 inch circle.
I made more than I needed, but I plan on snacking too. Place these in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours or until they are frozen.
After a while of waiting, you can get started on the bees.
Take a package of graham crackers and place them in a zip-top bag. Take all the air out the bag and seal it shut. Now, get your handy rat killer, I mean hammer or rolling pin or other heavy device. A large skillet would even be quite satisfying for this part.
Anyways, whack the daylights out of the graham crackers until they are nothing but powder.
Could we use a food processor for this? Sure, but what's the fun in that.
In a bowl, add your butter, powdered sugar and peanut butter.
Cream together until smooth.
Stir in graham cracker crumbs and form a ball.
In a small non-stick frying pan, toast your nuts. I did mine in two batches to keep them separate. Do this on medium heat and do NOT walk away from the stove or you will burn your nuts.
Yes, that's what I said.
Now that the chocolate fudge sauce is frozen, take small end of a melon baller and scoop 1 inch balls of the peanut butter dough. Place a piece of chocolate in the middle and wrap the dough around it.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave.
I start with 1 minute, mix it, and then check it every 10 seconds until it is melted.
Add a slivered almond to the back to make the stinger.
Add two or four sliced almonds, depending upon your design, to the back for wings.
Paint a little face with any leftover melted chocolate.
Get the Printable Version of this Recipe Here!!!
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