Best 2 Peanut Butter Delights Recipes

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Peanut butter delights are delightful treats that will surely please the peanut butter lover in your life. These scrumptious peanut butter delights are the perfect quick and easy desserts that can be made in your own kitchen with just a few simple ingredients; making them perfect for summer gatherings or when you need a last-minute treat to bring to a party.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER DELIGHTS



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With their chocolate-dipped bottoms, peanut butter thumbprint filling and pretty chocolate drizzle on top, these cookies are fancy and fun! "The recipe is one of my mother's," writes Jennifer Moran of Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter, peanut butter, 1 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. , In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Spoon about 3/4 teaspoon of filling into each indentation., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip bottoms of cookies in chocolate; allowing excess to drip off. Place chocolate side up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set., For topping, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Gradually add water, whisking until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Drizzle over tops of cookies. Chill until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BERRY DELIGHTS



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From Hays, Kansas, Rose Harman writes, "These cream-filled, chocolate-dipped berries make a fun snack for a shower or a pretty party dessert that inspires compliments."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 20-25 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
5 tablespoons milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons whipped topping
20 to 25 large fresh strawberries
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted milk chocolate and whipped topping., Beginning at the right of the stem, cut each strawberry in half diagonally. Scoop out the white portion from the larger half of each berry. Spread or pipe peanut butter mixture between the two halves; press gently. , Place on prepared pan; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Dip bottom half of berries in semisweet chocolate. Place on pan. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start, make sure all of your ingredients are measured out and ready to go. This will make the process smoother and less stressful.
  • Use quality peanut butter: The type of peanut butter you use can make a big difference in the flavor of your peanut butter delights. Look for a peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or salt.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixed batter can make your peanut butter delights tough and dry. Mix the batter until it is just combined, then stop.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help it to set and make it easier to handle. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Bake the peanut butter delights until they are golden brown: The baking time will vary depending on the size of your peanut butter delights, but they are generally done when they are golden brown.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter delights are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these tasty cookies that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give peanut butter delights a try!

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