Peanut Butter Cookie Bark Food

COOKIE BARK

Steps:

• Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on low in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the chocolate into a thin layer using a small offset spatula. Sprinkle the crushed cookies over the melted chocolate in an even layer.
• Allow the bark to set in a cool area until firm, about 4 hours. The baking sheet can also be refrigerated to speed up the cooling time. Break the bark into pieces to serve.

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Process the peanuts in a food processor until very finely ground; it should be the consistency of almond flour. Whisk together the ground peanuts, flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
• Beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, eggs, melted butter, honey and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until completely smooth. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low until a soft dough forms.
• Working with 2 tablespoons of dough at a time (or using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop), roll the dough into balls. Evenly space them on the prepared baking sheets (12 balls per sheet). Sprinkle with the raw sugar.
• Bake the cookies, 1 baking sheet at a time, until the edges are just set and just beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

CRUNCHY PEANUT BARK

Steps:

• In a microwave, heat candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set.

PET TREAT: PEANUT BUTTER BARK POPS

Steps:

• Reserve 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter for topping. Beat the remaining peanut butter in a large bowl with a mixer until smooth. Add 1/2 cup honey, the flaxseed and oats; mix until well incorporated.
• Scoop tablespoonfuls of the peanut butter-oat mixture using a small cookie scoop and roll into balls. Soak the balls in a bowl of water for a couple of minutes, then roll in crushed peanuts, shredded coconut or another topping of your choice.
• Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon each peanut butter and honey in a small bowl. Use it to glue your dog's favorite treat on top. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in egg to mixture. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Stir in salt, baking soda and flour until well combined. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and then roll in sugar. Place on baking sheet and flatten with fork. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Grease a baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
• Mix white chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 30 seconds to 1 minutes. Stir.
• Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until half-melted, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir vanilla extract into half-melted semi-sweet chocolate.
• Spread peanut butter mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly distribute melted semi-sweet chocolate over peanut butter mixture. Using the tip of a sharp knife, drag semi-sweet chocolate through peanut butter mixture making a marble-pattern.
• Refrigerate until set, 30 minutes to 2 hours. Cut into pieces and store in an air-tight container.