Crispy Peanut Butter Candy Delight Recipes

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• 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.

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• In large bowl, cream together butter, sugar vanilla and egg yolks. Fold whipped topping into butter mixture.
• Tear angel food cake into very small pieces. Crush candy bars. Place half of cake pieces in 9x13 inch pan. Spread half of creamy mixture over cake pieces. Top with half of nuts and half of crushed candy bars. Repeat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

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• In large bowl, cream together butter, sugar vanilla and egg yolks. Fold whipped topping into butter mixture.
• Tear angel food cake into very small pieces. Crush candy bars. Place half of cake pieces in 9x13 inch pan. Spread half of creamy mixture over cake pieces. Top with half of nuts and half of crushed candy bars. Repeat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

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• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, cereal and marshmallows. In a microwave, melt candy coating and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat.
• Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Break into pieces.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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• Place cookies in food processor and process to form fine crumbs. Transfer to medium bowl. Add butter; mix well.
• Press firmly onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch dish. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the milk in separate bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add 1-1/4 cups of the whipped topping; mix well. Spread over crust.
• Pour remaining 3 cups milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Add peanut butter; mix well.
• Spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Let stand 5 minutes or until thickened. Top with remaining whipped topping; cover.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting into pieces to serve. Store in refrigerator.

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• In a medium sauce pan, mix together sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup. Be careful not to let it burn, or it will ruin the recipe. Stir mixture until well melted. Remove pan from heat.
• Combine warm peanut butter mixture with crisp rice cereal.
• Grease well a 9 x 13 inch pan with butter or margarine. Spread mixture in pan. Allow to cool. When mixture is no longer sticky to the touch, cut into bars.

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• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, milk and egg until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cup of peanuts. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, condensed milk and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping. Spread over the crust; top with the remaining whipped topping and peanuts., In a microwave melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the dessert. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

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• In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; roll in peanuts. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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• For the crispy crust layer:
• Put the cereal in a large bowl and set aside. Lightly spray a paper towel with nonstick cooking spray and use it to rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan.
• Into a small saucepan, pour 1/4 cup water. Gently add the sugar and corn syrup (do not let any sugar or syrup get on the sides of the pan) and use a small wooden spoon to stir the mixture until just combined. Put a candy thermometer in the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, 235 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and pour the mixture over the cereal. Working quickly, stir until the cereal is thoroughly coated, and then pour it into the prepared pan. Using your hands, press the mixture into the bottom of the pan (do not press up the sides). Let the crust cool to room temperature while you make the next layer.
• For the milk chocolate peanut butter layer:
• In a large nonreactive metal bowl, stir together the chocolate and the peanut butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for about 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the cooled crispy crust layer. Put the pan in the refrigerator until the top layer hardens, about an hour.
• For the chocolate icing:
• In a large nonreactive metal bowl, combine the chocolate, corn syrup and butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is completely smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the chilled milk chocolate peanut butter layer and spread into an even layer. Put the pan in the refrigerator until the topping hardens, about an hour.
• Cut into 9 squares and serve. The bars can be stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly, for up to 4 days.

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• Cook corn syrup, sugar and water to 310°F
• Stir constantly to prevent burning.
• Remove from heat, and stir in warmed peanut butter until completely blended.
• Pour onto greased cookie sheet and score into pieces.
• When cool and hard, dip into melted chocolate.

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• Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., Spread chunky peanut butter over brownies. Place chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies; spread over chunky peanut butter layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or until set., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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• Combine first 3 ingredients; press into a 13-x 9-inch pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes; cool.
• Combine cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups whipped topping, sugar, and peanut butter, stirring until blended.
• Spread over prepared crust, and chill.
• Beat pudding mixes and milk at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
• Spread over cream cheese layer.
• Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer, and chill.
• For Chocolate Delight, omit peanut butter, and substitute chopped pecans for peanuts.

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• In a heavy saucepan, heat vanilla chips and peanut butter over low until melted; stir until smooth. Add cereal and peanuts; stir to coat. Crop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.