Peanut Butter

Chocolate, peanut butter, macadamia nuts, and marshmallows in a decadent brownie. What more could you want? You may wish to cut these cookie bars smaller than usual, because they are quite rich and decadent, almost like eating a candy bar. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts such as peanuts or cashews.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 24 to 36 servings

Ingredients:

1 package family-style brownie mix

2 cups mini-marshmallows

1 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup crispy rice cereal

1/4 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with nonstick foil.

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Peanut butter makes an interesting addition to this egg souffle made with Monterey Jack cheese. Begin with room temperature eggs, and serve the souffle as soon as it is done. Souffles will collapse if left too long.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

3-1/2 Tablespoons butter

4-1/2 Tablespoons flour

1-1/2 cups hot milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pinch cayenne

Pinch freshly ground nutmeg

6 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter

6 egg yolks

1 cup coarsely grated Jack cheese

8 egg whites

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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With a chocolate cookie base, these bite-sized peanut butter and chocolate chip cheesecake miniature goodies make decadent bon-bons.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

4 ounces (about half a bag) miniature creme-filled chocolate cookies

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

16 ounces cream cheese

1/3 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup peanut butter

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line mini muffin pans with paper cups.

Separate cookies and place one cookie half in each paper cup for bottom crust (half will have creme filling attached and half will not).

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until just blended; mix in peanut butter. Spoon batter into cups over cookies to 3/4 full. Press 4 chocolate chips in ... Read more »

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, the ultimate comfort food, becomes a fabulous cookie. Choose your favorite jelly, jam, or preserves for the filling.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated white sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups smooth peanut butter

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup honey2 Tablespoons milk

1/2 cup (about) fruit jelly, jam, or preserves

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with silpat baking liners or parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed. Add peanut butter and butter. Using a mi ... Read more »