Peanut butter chews are a classic confectionery treat that combines the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a delightful bite. With their sweet and salty taste, chewy texture, and nostalgic appeal, peanut butter chews have been a favorite among candy lovers for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, creating these delectable treats at home can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. In this article, we'll explore the delightful world of peanut butter chews, providing you with all the necessary information, tips, and tricks to create irresistibly delicious peanut butter chews that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
The peanut butter chews that were sold in school cafeterias. I make these for my kids all the time, and sometimes drizzle chocolate and butterscotch on top of the cookies. Rich, but excellent!
Provided by Cindy
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup and white sugar. Bring to a boil, boil for one minute, and remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Mix in cereal until evenly coated. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
- In a glass bowl in the microwave, or using a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Drizzle on the top of the cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 63.4 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
A chewy bar no-bake bar just like a chocolate candy bar.
Provided by Shirley
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, molasses and peanut butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and marshmallows until melted. Mix in the rice cereal and peanuts. Pat firmly into a greased 9x9 inch baking dish. Cool and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 207.1 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
Have been making these since I was 15. Served in our school cafeteria for dessert and no one ever wanted to trade. They are requested for every gathering. I even sell them at our local bar and batches of them to friends who hate to cook.
Provided by candy kratzer
Categories Candies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Put sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter, and butter in large non-stick pot. Bring to boil and constantly stir so it does not burn to bottom of pan. Use med to med.low heat.
- 2. Once it starts to bubble on top, take off hot burner to a cool burner. Slowly add in corn flakes stirring in between so they all get covered. If a little to syrupy, add in the 7th cup of corn flakes.
- 3. Let set a couple of minutes to cool for handling..With tablespoon form balls and put on wax paper on cookie sheet and let cool..If you want them to set faster, stick them in fridge for awhile but do not keep them in there, they will get to hard to eat. Makes approx. 35 balls depending on the size you make them. Store them in closed container wax paper in between layers.
PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by RJamoralin
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine sugar and syrup in saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Add cereal and stir gently until all are covered. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and allow to cool.
CRISP PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! No baking needed! Just a few minutes of stove-top prep and you're on your way to a peanutty candy-like cookie.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line 2 large cookie sheets with waxed paper or foil.
- In 5-quart heavy Dutch oven, heat corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Stir in cookie mix until well blended. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. (Candy thermometer should read 160°F.)
- Immediately remove from heat. With wooden spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold in cereal and peanuts until well coated.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with fingertips. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
TERESA'S PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
This recipe only has 4 ingredients in it and is soo easy to make. I cannot make enough of these for my family!
Provided by tcourto
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 7m
Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put corn flakes in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Bring corn syrup and sugar to boil in medium pan.
- Remove from heat and add peanut butter, mix well.
- Pour mixture over cereal and quickly mix well.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.
- Let cool. Place in airtight container.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
"I'm always searching for good recipes to use in the microwave," relates Sharan Williams of Spanish Fork, Utah. "These thick, rich and chocolaty bars are oh-so-good served warm."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 16 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the condensed milk, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and oats. Spread into an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish; shield corners with small triangles of foil. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 7-1/2 minutes. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool slightly; remove foil. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and the remaining vanilla and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir; spread over bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SUNNY PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
Your kids will love this 4-ingredient wholesome treat that goes together in minutes. Stovetop or microwave, you choose!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat peanut butter, butter and marshmallows, stirring constantly, until melted; remove from heat. Gently stir in cereal, 1 cup at a time, until evenly coated.
- Press mixture evenly in pan with buttered spatula. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
MUM'S PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE CHEWS
The kids absolutely love them :) Option: These may be frosted or drizzled with melted chocolate.
Provided by Sue Fitzpatrick
Categories Other Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine peanut butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and vanilla in a saucepan. Place on low heat and stir until melted and thoroughly combined.
- 2. Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies until completely coated with peanut butter mixture.
- 3. Press into a lightly greased 8" square pan. Chill one hour and cut into squares.
PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
This is a easy snack. If you use the clear corn syrup this recipe is okay for any child that is on a diet where they cannot have any food coloring, dyes, or such. My ex SIL's son was on a diet for A.D.D. This was one of his favorite treats he could have.
Provided by Tiggrr
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 25m
Yield 16-20 Squares
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour cereal into large bowl.
- In saucepan combine sugar& corn syrup.
- Stir.
- occasionally, bring to a boil over medium heat.
- and boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour over cereal, stir to coat well.
- Press evenly into 9 inch square pan coated.
- with shortening or cooking spray.
- Cool completely.
- Invert pan on cutting board.
- and cut into bars.
PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
This is a recipe that came from the Cafeteria Ladies at Benito Juarez Elementary School in San Diego, Ca. They would make these and sell them outside in the patio area after we had lunch. I have such fond memories of these chews and everytime I make them I am reminded of my days at Juarez.
Provided by Lora Hammon
Categories Other Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Combine shortening, sugar, peanut butter, eggs and vanilla. Blend at low speed.
- 2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt. Add to first mixture. Add oatmeal and mix well. Spread onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE
- 3. Icing- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp milk Mix together and spread on warm chews-cut when warm, remove when cool. You may need more or less icing depending on your like.
CRISP PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! No baking needed! Just a few minutes of stove-top prep and you're on your way to a peanutty candy-like cookie.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line 2 large cookie sheets with waxed paper or foil.
- In 5-quart heavy Dutch oven, heat corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Stir in cookie mix until well blended. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. (Candy thermometer should read 160°F.)
- Immediately remove from heat. With wooden spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold in cereal and peanuts until well coated.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with fingertips. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, mix together the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil, remove from heat.
- Add cereal, mix well and mold into small balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 108.4 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar from scorching.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature.
- Stir the sugar syrup constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
- Add the peanut butter to the sugar syrup gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Roll the peanut butter mixture into balls immediately after removing it from the heat.
- Coat the peanut butter balls in melted chocolate or confectioners' sugar.
- Store the peanut butter chews in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter chews are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these classic treats that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give peanut butter chews a try. You won't be disappointed!
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