Tropical Peanut Squares Recipes

PEANUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on each side.
• In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on medium-high speed 1 minute. Slowly beat in granulated sugar, then beat 4 minutes longer. Eggs should be pale in color and fall in thick ribbons back into bowl.
• In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture all at once; beat on low speed just until incorporated. In small bowl, beat together 1 cup milk, the melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to mixture in 2 additions. Pour batter in pan.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is golden and center springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then use overhanging parchment to carefully lift cake out of pan, and transfer to rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, 3 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make smooth frosting. Spread chopped peanuts on small pan or plate.
• Use serrated knife to cut cake into 24 squares (6 rows by 4 rows). Frost top and sides of each square with frosting, then roll in chopped peanuts, using hands if necessary to press peanuts into frosting.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up. Serve cold, or remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

SALTED PEANUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Sprinkle half of the peanuts into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and butter at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in sweetened condensed milk; cook, uncovered, on high for 1 minute., Stir in marshmallow creme and chopped candy bars. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Cover with plastic wrap; press down lightly., Refrigerate until set. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

SALTY PEANUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Place half of the corn chips and peanuts in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring the corn syrup and sugar to a boil. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Drizzle half over corn chip mixture in pan. , Add remaining corn chips and peanuts to remaining syrup; stir until combined. Spoon over mixture in pan; press down lightly. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Cool before cutting.

TROPICAL PEANUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Measure corn syrup and sugar into a 3 quart saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture bubbles Remove from heat.
• Stir in peanut butter.
• Add Special K and coconut.
• Stir well until mixed.
• Press evenly into a buttered, 8x8x2 inch pan.
• Cut into squares when cool.

TROPICAL PEANUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Measure corn syrup & sugar into 3 qt saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture bubbles.
• Add to Special K & coconut.
• Stir until well coated.
• Press evenly into buttered pan. Cut in squares when cool.

PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW SQUARES

Steps:

• In the lower pot of a double boiler, add water halfway to top and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. In the top of a double boiler, heat butter, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter until melted. Remove from heat.
• Stir in coconut, walnuts, and marshmallows.
• Pour mixture in buttered pan. Refrigerate and cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

TRIPLE-LAYER COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Beat in eggs. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Sprinkle coconut over crust; drizzle with milk. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir peanut butter and 3/4 cup butter and until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla (mixture will be very thick). , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. In a saucepan over low heat, combine chips and remaining butter; cook and stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining vanilla. Spread over peanut butter layer. Chill until firm.

PEANUT CAKE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and butter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set.

TROPICAL SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine prepared crumbs with butter.
• Press mixture on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in crushed fruit.
• Fold in whipped topping. Spread cream cheese filling over crust.
• Prepare jelly powder according to 30 minute set method. Stir mandarin oranges, banana slices, and pineapple tidbits in juice.
• Pour jelly mixture over cream cheese filling and chill for 3 hours.