It seems summer is here. I am not sure if she is here to stay or to simply say hello and leave again. The heat of Sacramento summers remind me of an oven. The blast of heat as soon as you leave an air conditioned building can be blistering. Climbing into a car with anything plastic or metal can be dangerous when the sun has been cooking it all day. I like the sunshine, but I am not a huge fan the dry heat.
Summer also brings a chance to indulge in some of the things that winter shuns – namely ice cream! Or better yet, ice cream on top of delicious chocolate peanut butter bars. These are just about the only reason the 99F heat may be welcome here this weekend!
To make these, I used the recipe on the Hershey’s Peanut Butter Chip bag or found here on their website. I doubled the recipe and spread it into a half-sheet baking tray instead of making drop cookies. Those were served like brownies at a large event. But after the crowds left, ice cream was added. I sprinkled chopped peanuts and chocolate over the ice cream scoop to add a little extra flair.
What are the reasons you enjoy summer weather?
These look delicious! I love chocolate and peanut butter together.
o this looks delicious! I love chocolate and peanut butter
Wow that is beautiful an so so yummilicious.
Ahem, I’m sure these are illegal Gretchen. Those I could love.
When we first moved to Dallas in August (over 30 years ago) I complained about the heat. Someone’s response was “Oh but it’s a dry heat.” To which my response was “If I wanted dry heat, I’d open an oven.”
Enjoy summer weather in Dallas seems an oxymoron to me. Sorry.
Ohh that looks so mouthwatering! Here in Israel,especially near the coastal area, the summers are hot and humid and just now it is hot and dry, due to hot desert winds.I prefer winter….
Summer peeked around the corner here but was soon to be replaced with gusty winds and rain, lots of rain. Holland….
Your pic is wonderful!
I LOVE the ice-cream addition to these chocolate peanut butter bars
Whoever invented ice cream must have been a genius! It looks so delicious! Also, check out Dove Chocolate Discoveries’ website for some refreshing chocolate recipes for the summer!
PS. amazing pictures.
It is an easy recipe and yet your gorgeous pictures make it look so fancy! Thanks so much! I love your blog!
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Kasha
That looks so decadent and delicious! We had snow just north of the city two nights ago, but things are warming up now.
My Grandma lives in Davis and until recently did not have air conditioning…just a swamp cooler. I so know how hot it can get in that area!
I’m hoping she’s here to stay
I love the heat of summer and all of the good food that goes with it. The summers in Sac can be quite brutal though, I know!
This looks like a great summery treat!