Contest Winning Peanut Butter Squares Food

CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in the cracker crumbs, coconut, peanuts and wheat germ. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Pour over filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until topping is set. Cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers.

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butters together and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, alternating with tablespoons of heavy cream.
• Add in the vanilla and whip on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until frosting is light and fluffy.

AWARD-WINNING BUTTER TARTS

Steps:

• Prepare muffin pans by rolling out pie dough and cutting 4-inch (approx) circles; fit dough circles into muffin cups; set aside in fridge until ready to fill.
• In a small bowl, place raisins and cover with hot tap water; let stand on the counter for 30 minutes.
• In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the soft butter, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup; stir well until sugar is dissolved and butter is creamed.
• Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
• Drain raisins.
• Retrieve tart shells and divide raisins equally into all shells; then divide butter mixture into all tarts.
• Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes; filling will be lightly browned but still bubbling.
• Canadians fall into two camps about butter tarts and are quite loyal to their favourite type: runny or firm.
• I like runny-- the type that dribbles when you bite into one; if you like firm, bake them for the full 20 minutes, even adding another minute or two if you wish.
• Let cooked butter tarts cool in pans for 10 minutes after removing from oven; then remove and place on racks until completely cool.

CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT MALLOW BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, butter and egg until blended (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are melted. Place on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, corn syrup and butter; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cereal, peanuts and vanilla. Spread over marshmallows. Cool completely.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH CRUMB TOPPING-AWARD WINNING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• spray 13x9 baking pan.
• beat together butter, peanut butter and honey in large bowl until well blended.
• blend in eggs and vanilla.
• sift together dry ingredents add to peanut butter mixture alternating with buttermilk beating well with each addition.
• pour into prepared pan.
• combine topping ingredents and crumble over cake batter.
• bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center come out clean.
• serve warm or room temperature.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or deep baking tray of choice with parchment paper and set aside.
• Add crispy rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, combine all your other ingredients and heat until melted. Remove from microwave/off stove and whisk until completely incorporated.
• Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix until combined. Pour into the lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm (at least an hour).
• Remove and cut into bars.