Peanut Clusters Kolachkies Dessert Tray Recipes

PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in top of double boiler. Stir frequently over low to medium heat until melted; add peanuts and stir.
• Drop by teaspoon full on wax paper. Allow to cool.

PEANUT CLUSTERS & KOLACHKIES DESSERT TRAY

Steps:

• PEANUT CLUSTERS:Melt almond bark & chips in microwave until smooth. Start with 3 minutes, then stir, if more time is needed, do in 30 second increments. Cool for 10 minutes. Stir in peanuts.
• Drop by tablespoons into baking cups, or use aluminum foil on a large sheet tray. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Makes 9 to 10 dozen pieces. MAY ALSO CUT RECIPE IN HALF.
• KOLACHKIES: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cream butter with cream cheese till thourgly mixed, and then add flour. Mix well till texture is creamy and smooth. Chill well or over night.
• Roll out on floured wax paper; cut out with shot glass. Make thumb print in center and fill with solo filling. Use flavor of your choice. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Dust immediately with powdered sugar, and dust again before serving.
• NOTE: There is NO SUGAR in this recipe. The first time I made this recipe, I thought it was a mistake, because at the time I had never made a cookie without sugar. That was more than 35 years ago. I have been making & enjoying this recipe ever since with friends and family.

CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour & brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture. Press remaining crumbs into the bottom of ungreased 13 X ( X2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese & sugar until light & fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, lemon juice & vanilla. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned and filling is almost set.
• Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares. Garnish with cherries, if desired. Store in refrigerator. Recipe makes about 24 bars.
• PLEASE NOTE: I made much more than 1 recipe in what you see here. Eventually I hope to post recipes for all the desserts on the variety tray.The recipe for no bake Bon Bons is already posted. https://www.justapinch.com/print/dessert/cookies/no-bake-peanut-butter-bonbons.html The recipe for the Kolachkies are also posted as Peanut Clusters & Kolachkies Dessert Tray: https://www.justapinch.com/print/dessert/cookies/peanut-clusters-kolachkies-dessert-tray.html

EASY PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips in a 2 quart glass dish for 5-6 minutes on 60% power, or until melted.
• Watch carefully!
• (They don't actually melt, but look very shiny).
• Add peanuts and mix well.
• Drop by tablespoons on waxed paper.
• Cool in refrigerator.
• Store in covered container in refrigerator.
• I have used different chocolate chips other than Toll House, and they do not work well.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir candy coating and chips until melted and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in peanuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt candy coatings, stirring often until blended. Stir in the peanuts until coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until serving.