Peanut Butter Dream Treats Recipes

SUNNY'S EASY PB&J SWIRL BARS

Steps:

• Make the crust. Spray an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to overhang the edges of the pan. Spray again and set aside.
• In a food processor, pulse the crackers, brown sugar and butter until combined and it resembles wet sand. Remove and press into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make the PB layer: In a stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer, beat the peanut butter, brown sugar and butter in a bowl until smooth. Remove the pan from the refrigerator and spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the bottom layer.
• Add the jelly swirl. Drop about 9 dollops of the jam around the pan. Use a skewer or butter knife and drag it through the jam and peanut butter to make swirls.
• Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then remove from the pan and cut into bars the size of your choosing.

PEANUT BUTTER TREATS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (dough will be sticky). With floured hands, roll tablespoonfuls into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks. Immediately press a chocolate kiss in the center of each. Cool.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS (COOKIE MIX)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
• Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set.
• Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• Fold in whipped topping and candies.
• Spread over cooled cookie base.
• In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth.
• Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling.
• Drizzle mixture over filling.
• Drizzle with melted chocolate.
• Sprinkle with peanuts.
• Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
• For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
• Store covered in refrigerator.