Maple Peanut Mix Recipes

MAPLE PEANUT MIX

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine syrup and butter. Stir in peanuts and pepper flakes if desired. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly, stirring occasionally., Transfer to a large bowl; stir in pretzels and cranberries. Spread mixture onto waxed paper; sprinkle with chips. Let stand until dry. Store in an airtight container.

MAPLE BACON SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Line 2 sheet pans with waxed paper, then set aside.
• Add the popcorn, bacon, pretzels and nuts to a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
• Add the sugar, butter, maple syrup, corn syrup and salt to a large, heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a candy thermometer and place over a medium-low heat. When the butter has melted, stir together, then turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candy thermometer reads "hard-crack stage" (300 degrees F), 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the maple extract. Carefully pour over the snack mix and toss using two wooden spoons. Transfer to the prepared sheet pans and spread out to allow it to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into clusters and transfer to a large serving bowl.

MAPLE-GLAZED SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine cereals, pretzels and pecans. , In a small microwave-safe dish, combine maple syrup and butter. Cover and microwave on high 45 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

MAPLE-GLAZED PEANUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F (or 350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet).
• In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, water, egg and peanuts until dough forms.
• Shape dough into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls (or drop by level tablespoonfuls). Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• In small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and maple syrup until glaze forms. (If glaze is too thick to drizzle, add additional syrup, 1 teaspoon at a time. If glaze is too thin, add additional powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.) Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until glaze is set.

MICHIGAN MAPLE PEANUT BUTTER SHEET CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom of a 15x20-inch rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan, or line it with parchment paper.
• Sift white sugar and flour together in a bowl.
• Combine hot water, creamy peanut butter, and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Blend yogurt, eggs, and baking soda together in a bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture into egg mixture in a steady stream, stirring constantly. Mix flour mixture into peanut butter mixture until batter is combined. Spread batter into prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the center of the cake springs back when touched lightly with a fingertip, about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
• Combine chunky peanut butter, 1/2 cup butter, and 6 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; stir in confectioners' sugar and maple syrup until sugar dissolves and frosting is smooth. Pour warm frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle walnuts, pecans, and almonds over the top; cool completely.
• Stir cream cheese, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1 tablespoon milk together in a bowl until smooth; add almond extract. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture until frosting is creamy and runny. Drizzle cream cheese frosting over the top of cooled cake.

MAPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
• Add syrup and the egg yolk and beat well.
• Mix in flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
• If necessary, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for easier handling.
• Shape dough into 1" balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• With a fork dipped in sugar, flatten balls with a criss-cross pattern.
• Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.

PEANUT BUTTER-MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat ingredients to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Boil and stir 3 minutes.