In the spirit of fall and Halloween, peanut butter pumpkins are a fun and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with a combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and pumpkin, these sweet treats are sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet and seasonal. With endless variations and decorations, peanut butter pumpkins can be customized to suit your own taste and preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple and easy recipe or something more elaborate, there is a peanut butter pumpkin recipe out there for everyone.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS
Be a nut and putter your bumpkins. Have your own pumpkin patch right in your kitchen. After reading Melanie's helpful review, I thought it best to emphasize that you should add sugar to the dough until it is very stiff and leave it at that.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Candy
Time 40m
Yield 15 pumpkins
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large bowl and add a few drops of yellow and red food coloring, until mixture has a nice orange color.
- Add the peanut butter and confectioners sugar and mix together until a doughlike consistency is reached. (This means that when the dough is nice and stiff and it gets hard to add any more sugar, to let it go at that).
- Shape dough into small balls shaped like pumpkins; make ridges on the pumpkins with a toothpick.
- Add a small amount of green decorators icing to the top of each pumpkin for a stem.
- Refrigerate, if desired, to allow pumpkins to firm.
- Serve on a plate lined with toasted coconut and Halloween decorated cookies, if desired; these also look good on top of cupcakes.
PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS
Enjoy Halloween-style dessert anytime with these pumpkin shaped candies made using peanut butter chips, pretzel twists and vanilla frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 2-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in frosting and icing color until well blended. Refrigerate until cool enough to handle, about 1 hour.
- Shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls; flatten slightly. Use edge of rubber spatula to make grooves in each ball to resemble pumpkin. Press 1 pretzel piece into top of each for stem; place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: Select a small to medium-sized sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin. These varieties have a sweet, flavorful flesh that is perfect for baking.
- Prepare the pumpkin properly: Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp. Then, peel the pumpkin and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Roast the pumpkin cubes: Tossing the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them in a hot oven. This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
- Make the peanut butter filling: Combine peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the pumpkin cups: Place a spoonful of the peanut butter filling in each roasted pumpkin cup. Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter pumpkin cups are a delicious and festive fall treat that are perfect for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving gatherings. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and savory snack that is sure to please everyone. So, next time you are looking for a fun and festive fall treat, give these peanut butter pumpkin cups a try. You won't be disappointed!
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