Peanut Chewies Food

CHOCOLATE PEANUT CHEWY BARS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet (can use a 13 x 9-inch pan also).
• In a large bowl, combine the oats, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking soda and peanuts; mix well until combined.
• In another bowl, combine corn syrup with melted butter and vanilla; mix well and add to the oat mixture; mix to combine.
• Press into prepared baking sheet/pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes (don't over bake!).
• Melt the chocolate chips with peanut butter in the microwave or double boiler until smooth.
• Spread on warm bars.
• Refrigerate to slightly set the chocolate (this makes for easier and more even slicing).
• Remove from fridge and slice into small bars.

PEANUT CHEWIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg yolks. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer until crumbly.
• Press firmly into bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 12- 15 minutes until golden brown.
• Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top and return to oven for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes. Let cool while preparing topping.
• To Make Topping: In a large saucepan over low heat combine corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons vanilla and peanut butter chips until smoothly melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon over marshmallows, spreading to cover. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 36 bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Cream until blended.
• Add one egg at a time, beating until blended.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add rolled oats (or coconut) and mix.
• Add dry ingredients to creamed sugar butter mixture until blended.
• Spread batter into a greased 12 x 18 sheet pan (Also called a half sheet or 2/3 sheet pan available from restaurant supply houses.).
• Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Cookies should have a chewy consistency.
• Remove and cool for 15-20 minutes while you make icing.
• Prepare icing: Combine powdered sugar and peanut butter.
• Add very hot water and beat well until smooth consistency.
• Spread on cookies while still warm. Let them cool another 15-20 minutes before cutting.
• After cutting, remove from pan to finish cooling.
• Can be cut into 2 inch to 3 inch squares. Can make three dozen depending on size of bars.

PEANUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a baking sheet.
• In a bowl, cream the butter and sugars with an electric mixer until the mixture is light. Add the vanilla extract and egg. Beat well. Add the flour, baking powder, and peanuts. Blend well.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of batter, 2 inches apart, onto the baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are light brown. Cool. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies. Store in a cool, dry place.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWIES

Steps:

• In a large pot melt sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter together over low heat, stirring frequently and being careful not to scorch. Do not boil.
• Once melted, remove from heat and gently stir in corn flakes.
• Spoon 1/4 cup sized portions onto wax paper with a spoon. You can also butter your hands and shape into balls.