Crispy Peanut Puffs Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with a strip of parchment paper, cut to fit neatly across the base and up opposite sides. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown rice crisps and 1 cup of the chopped pecans (reserve the rest for sprinkling on top). Set both aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey. Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring often, until it's steaming or you catch a bubble or two forming on the bottom, about 5 minutes. (We don't want this mixture to come to a boil or the peanut butter could scorch.)
• Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of rice crisps. Using a rubber or silicone spatula, stir until the mixture is completely combined. Transfer it all to the lined baking dish. Press down with the spatula to spread it fairly evenly, then switch to a large, sturdy glass with a flat bottom (maybe a working jar or mason jar or what-have-you) and press down firmly all over, including the corners. You really want to pack it down (it's ok if you hear some crunching noises). Lastly, use your hands to ensure that it's evenly compacted.
• Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each one. Don't overdo it. The chocolate is done when it's about 90% melted-keep stirring off the heat and the pieces should completely dissolve. (Alternately, you can use melt it in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.)
• Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter-crispy mixture. Use a clean spatula to spread it evenly all over. Make some pretty chocolate swooshes if you'd like. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top, followed by the salt.
• Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to a day. To slice, carefully grab both sides of the parchment paper and lift it out of the baking dish. Use a sharp chef's knife to make 4 even columns and 4 even rows-to minimize the risk of cracking the chocolate, carefully apply even pressure from above the knife to press straight down, rather than sawing from one edge across.
• These bars will keep well at room temperature for up to 1 week, or for several months in the freezer. Store in an air-tight container either way.

PEANUT PUFFS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients of Pastry Dough well to form a smooth, soft dough.
• Heat up a pan, toast the sesame seeds on a medium­ to low heat until they are slightly golden brown. Set aside.
• In a blender, lightly ground the roasted peanuts into a course texture. Transfer the peanuts into a bowl, add the sesame seeds and sugar. Stir to mix well.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the Pastry Dough into a thin sheet. Use a 1-3/4­ inch cookie cutter to cut the pastry into rounds. Take 1/2 teaspoon of the Peanut Filling and place it onto the center of a pastry round. Fold in half, pinch and press to seal tight. You may fold the edges to form into a puff shape as pictured above.
• Heat up a pot with the oil and deep fry the peanut puffs in batches, until they turn golden brown. Remove with with a strainer or slotted spoon and drained on a plate lined with paper towels. Let cool before storing in an air-tight container.

PEANUT CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture; mix until combined. Stir in peanuts.
• Drop 2 teaspoons of dough on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 3 inches apart. Lightly flatten to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are just golden, about 13 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 1 week.

PUFFED-RICE BARS WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. In a large pot, combine marshmallows, peanut butter, butter, and salt. Cook over medium, stirring, until melted, about 4 minutes. Add cereal and stir to combine. With a wooden spoon greased with cooking spray or oil, press half the cereal mixture into dish. Spread half the melted chocolate on top. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and chocolate; sprinkle with peanuts.

PEANUT BUTTER COCOA CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• Spray an 8x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour Cocoa Puffs™ into a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a small, microwave-safe bowl, place 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of corn syrup, 3 tablespoons of butter,1/2 cup of brown sugar, and vanilla. Heat together for 1 minute, then stir. Heat an additional minute, then remove from microwave and stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
• Pour mixture over Cocoa Puffs™ , and stir to coat cereal. Transfer Cocoa Puffs™ into prepared 8x11 inch baking dish and pat gently with a spatula to even out.
• Place the remaining peanut butter and butter into a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, stir, then spread the melted peanut butter over the cereal layer. Place pan in fridge or freezer for 5-10 minutes, while you prep the final layer.
• Place the remaining chocolate chips and the heavy cream in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30-90 seconds, then stir until smooth and creamy. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Return to the fridge and allow bars to set up completely before slicing into servings (about 60-90 minutes.)

CRISPY PEANUT PUFFS

Steps:

• Combine ground roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, peanut butter, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir well then refrigerate.
• Cut pastry into 2'' or 2-1/2'' circles.
• To each circle add 1 teaspoon of filling; fold into half and pinch the sides to enclose the filling.
• Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
• Deep-fry the peanut puffs in oil over medium heat until the pastry is golden.
• Dish out and place on crushed kitchen paper to drain the oil.
• When puffs are completely cool store in air-tight containers.

PEANUT PUFFS

Steps:

• preheat the oven to 325.
• grease a baking sheet with cooking oil spray or a small amount of margarine.
• cream margarine and sugar in medium mixing bowl.
• add peanuts,vanilla & flour,mix well.
• using your fingers roll dough into small balls about 1 inch across.
• place the balls on the greased baking sheet.
• bake for 35 minuites.
• remove from the oven.
• while still warm roll puffs in the powdered sugar.
• roll in the sugar again when puffs are cool.