#248 - Pefferniese Cookies & Homemade Butterfinger Bars

Pefferniese Cookies

2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups honey

3 eggs, well beaten

3/4 cup strong cold coffee

7 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. anise

Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a saucepan, add sugar and honey; bring to boiling point, then set aside to cool to room temperature. Add remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar, to honey mixture; combine well. Drop tablespoon size balls onto a greased baking pan; bake for 10-12 minutes. Roll cookies in powdered sugar and set on cooking rack to allow to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Homemade Butterfinger Bars

1 package chocolate almond bark

2 cups candy corn

2 cups peanut butter

Melt candy corn in a microwavable safe bowl on high for 2-3 minutes; stirring after each minute until candy is smooth. Add peanut butter to candy; mix until well combined. Spread candy in an 8 x 8 inch parchment paper lined pan; place in freezer for a minimum of 1 hour. Melt almond bark in microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute until chocolate is smooth. Remove candy from pan and cut 1/2 inch cubes, dip into chocolate and place on waxed paper. Allow chocolate to cool and set up. Store in an airtight container.

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