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I like to make goodies...cookies, cupcakes, brownies..you get the idea.  

My husband took the CFP exam this past weekend so I decided 

to make him a 'thank God it's over' treat.  

He picked Buckeyes.  

He's from Columbus (home to Ohio State) 

plus he loves some peanut butter and chocolate.

Now I've made them a gazillion times & they always look real homemade :)

I was so impressed by a post on Just Another Day in Paradise. 

The buckeyes Larissa made looked gorgeous!

no fingerprints, cracks or missing chocolate spots :) 

Here are a few shots of mine in the making

my buckeyes - complete with fingerprints, cracks AND missing chocolate spots :)

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My guess is that they both taste pretty much the same = GREAT!  And the bottom line is they were made with love and my husband is gobbling them up!

Also, if you want a clever way to 'gift' these buckeyes..

check out Kierste, from brown paper packages.

She gives great instructions how to fancy up a food container

which can be used for any & every occasion.  

College football is starting soon..hmmm, I know what hubby's getting!

Here's the recipe I used (minus the shortening) 

plus I added a splash of skim milk and a splash of vanilla extract.

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Head over to I heart naptime w/Chocolate Sundaes 
to see what everyone's been up to

Also...check out what's doin' at Buttons by Lou Lou.
She's got a great 'At My House' feature..
.don't you just love seeing how other people live (or is it just me)? 

Visit Under The Table and Dreaming Sunday's Showcase...tons of great finds!

and don't forget the Chic Chick Carnival going on...
it's a great way to meet some new 'peeps'!