Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

1 brownie mix such as Pillsbury

2 Cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 Cup peanut butter

1. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Bake until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center but still slightly undercooked. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. When you are able to touch brownies comfortably, scoop brownies with a medium cookie scoop, roll tightly into a ball and place onto a wax paper lined baking sheet. Continue rolling until brownies are gone. Freeze brownies until very firm, a couple hours or overnight. No worries if your brownie balls aren't perfect, once frozen reshape them. They are easier to handle when chilled.

2. Place chocolate chips over a double broiler (or heat in microwave until smooth) to melt, then stir in peanut butter until creamy smooth. Roll each frozen brownie ball into chocolate and place onto wax paper to dry. Enjoy room temperature or chilled.

Crispy Ranch Chicken

2 cups crispy rice cereal, crushed
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 egg whites, beaten
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (or tenders)
1/4 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking pan with cooking spray. Combine in a medium bowl, rice crispies, parmesan cheese, and ranch salad dressing mix. Mix well. In another bowl, beat the egg whites. Dip each chicken thigh in egg whites, then roll in rice crispies mixture. Place on baking pan. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, about 25 minutes.