Peanut Butter Graham Cookie Spread Food

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until well blended.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

CALIFORNIA RAISIN PEANUT BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• Measure raisins and apple juice into small saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until raisins have absorbed all of the juice.
• Stir in honey and cinnamon; cool slightly. Stir in peanut butter.
• Spread onto graham crackers, bread, mini-bagels apple slices or celery sticks.
• Variations: Raisin Peanut Butter Griddlers -- Smear Peanut Butter Spread on whole wheat bread, top with banana slices and grill in a skillet.
• Raisin Peanut Butter Tortilla Roll-Ups: Wrap California Raisin Peanut Butter Spread and banana slices in a who;e wheat tortilla and serve in pinwheel slices.
• Note: Parents do the prep work, and let the kids assemble the sandwiches or wraps.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER GRAHAMS

Steps:

• Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on 1 side of half of the graham crackers. Top with remaining crackers; refrigerate 15 minutes or until peanut butter is firm. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip cookies in coating to completely cover; allow excess to drip off. , Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

PEANUT BUTTER GRAHAM BALLS

Steps:

• Spread out a length of foil in your cooking area to hold candies.
• Combine first seven ingredients in a large bowl and form into balls no larger than 1" in diameter.
• Melt shortening, chocolate and butterscotch chips in double boiler (or over low heat) until smooth and well-blended.
• Dip balls in chocolate-butterscotch mixture (either a toothpick or a spoon can be used) and allow to cool on foil.
• Refrigerate as soon as the coating has set.

BIGGEST LOSER CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER GRAHAMWICHES

Steps:

• Break each graham cracker in half (so each half is 1 square).
• Spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter evenly over the inside of each of 4 halves.
• Spread 2 tablespoons whipped topping each evenly among the insides of the 4 remaining halves.
• Sandwich the crackers together to form 4 sandwiches, each with a layer of peanut butter and a layer of whipped topping.
• Transfer to an airtight plastic container and place in freezer.
• Freeze for about 2 hours or up to 1 month. Serve frozen.

PEANUT BUTTER GRAHAM COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and corn syrup.
• Mix until smooth.
• Shape into 1-inch balls.
• Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheets.
• Drizzle melted chocolate over balls or roll in colored sprinkles.
• Store covered in refrigerator.