Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pops Food

FROZEN CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER POPS

Steps:

• Put 4 ounces chocolate in a medium bowl. Bring 1/2 cup heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan; pour over the chocolate and let sit 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and salt and whisk until smooth; set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Combine the remaining 1 cup heavy cream, the confectioners' sugar and peanut butter in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold the peanut butter whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in three batches until just incorporated but still airy. Freeze until the mixture is firm enough to scoop, about 30 minutes.
• Lightly coat a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop or tablespoon with cooking spray. Scoop balls of the frozen mousse onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (about 1 heaping tablespoon per ball). Gently press a lollipop stick halfway into each ball. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining 8 ounces chocolate and the coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chocolate is melted and smooth; set aside to cool.
• Put the peanuts in a small bowl. Loosen the mousse balls from the baking sheet with a small offset spatula. One at a time, dip the balls into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Return to the baking sheet and sprinkle with the peanuts while the chocolate is still wet. Return to the freezer until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH POPS

Steps:

• Mix peanut butter, butter and sugar in large bowl until blended. Add cereal; mix well.
• Shape into 18 (1-1/2-inch) balls. Insert lollipop stick into center of each ball. Freeze 10 min. Dip balls in melted chocolate. Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the quick oats, rice krispies, coconut, flaxseed meal, and chia seeds. Stir to combine then add the rest of the bar ingredients (except for the water). Mix well. The dough should stick together easily. If not, mix in 1 Tbsp. of water at a time until dough sticks together nicely.
• Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper so that paper overlaps edges. Transfer the dough to the pan. Spread the dough out evenly and with your hands press dough VERY firmly into the pan.
• Place pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes (this can be done the day before or even a few days before).
• For the chocolate drizzle: combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and drizzly. You may also use a microwave at 50% power for 30-second increments stirring between each increment until smooth and drizzly.
• After bars have been in the freezer, remove the bars from the pan by grabbing onto the parchment paper flaps and place on a cutting board.
• Drizzle the chocolate evenly over the bars. The chocolate should harden quickly since the bars are cold.
• With a sharp knife, cut the bars into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!
• Bars hold together best when stored in the fridge or freezer.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE POPS

Steps:

• For the cheesecake: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a 8 by 8-inch baking pan with foil letting long flaps overlap on each side. Spray foil with nonstick spray.
• Break up the brown sugar to remove all lumps. In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until very smooth. Add the cream and beat slowly; then add the yolks and vanilla mixing until just combined. Gently stir in peanut butter. Take care not to over beat the mixture; this incorporates too much air and causes the cheesecake to crack.
• Pour and evenly spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Open the oven to release some heat, then lower the temperature to 200 degrees F. Continue to bake the cheesecake until the outside is set but the center is still loose, for about 45 minutes. Turn off the oven, and cool cheesecake in the oven for 45 more minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Lift cheesecake from the pan by lifting up the foil. Transfer to a cutting board. Cut into
• 1 1/2-inch cubes. Stick a wooden pop stick halfway into each bar and freeze for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, put the shortening and chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. (Alternatively, put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft, about 1 minute. Stir, and continue to heat until completely melted, about 1 minute more.)
• Dip the pops into the chocolate mixture, and stand on waxed paper to set, about 5 minutes. Serve cold (straight from the fridge), or freeze up to 2 weeks. Frozen pops make a cool summer treat, or can be allowed to temper for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Coat cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray.
• BEAT shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, eggs and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Gradually mix into shortening mixture at low speed just until blended. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• STIR in chocolate chips and candy bars. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• *Butterfinger candy bars were used in recipe testing.

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Generously grease 13x9 baking pan or coat with nonstick spray.
• In a large, heavy saucepan, thoroughly stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, over medium high heat and boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in corn flakes, 2/3 cup of the peanuts, the coconut, if using, and vanilla until evenly incorporated. Turn out the mixture into the baking pan, spreading to the edges.
• Immediately sprinkle the chocolate mini morsels over the top, let stand until they melt. Using a table knife, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top.Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of peanuts over the chocolate.
• Refrigerate until the chocolate completely sets, about 30 minutes.or freeze 15 minutes to speed chilling. Using a large, sharp knife, cut into 24 bars.
• Store in an air tight container for up to 1 week for freeze up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar.
• Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil (10-12 minutes).
• Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
• Stir in the vanilla extract, cereal and nuts; toss to coat well (mixture will be stiff).
• Press into a buttered 13x9-inch pan.
• Cool completely, then cut into bars.