Peanut Buttercream Candy Recipes

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

Steps:

• Add 1 heaping cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of softened butter, and the vanilla to a mixing bowl. The butter should be "slightly softened" which means it is still cold but has warmed up enough so you can press your thumb down into the stick of butter.
• Mix the butter, peanut butter, and vanilla together until they are fully combined (about 2 minutes).
• Use a spatula to scrape the peanut butter mixture down from the sides of the bowl before moving on to the next step.
• In a separate bowl, use a food scale to measure 1 Pound of Powdered Sugar. If you don't have a food scale, measure 4 cups instead. We normally do not sift the powdered sugar and instead rely on the mixer to do that work for us.
• Pour the Powdered Sugar into the mixing bowl with the peanut butter mixture.
• Start your mixer (or electric beater) on the lowest setting and keep it on low until the butter and sugar are incorporated (about 30 seconds).
• Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and then increase the speed to medium-high and mix for another 30-45 seconds so the frosting starts coming together. The frosting will be thick and crumbly.
• Taste your frosting. You are trying to determine how much milk you need to add and if it needs a little more vanilla extract. If it tastes great, no need to add more vanilla. Most likely the frosting will be too thick at this point. Start adding milk, a tablespoon at a time, and mix again to check the consistency. The amount of milk to add depends on the state of your frosting and sometimes the time of year (if it is a hot humid day, you might need to just a little bit of milk.)

BUTTER CREAM EASTER EGG CANDIES

Steps:

• Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix cream cheese and vanilla into creamed butter until smooth; stir in confectioners' sugar until incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until mixture is firm, about 2 hours.
• Roll sugar mixture into small egg-shapes; arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours more.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Dip eggs into melted chocolate using a fork or wooden skewer until evenly coated.
• Arrange dipped eggs on the prepared baking sheet; garnish with sprinkles. Allow chocolate to harden, about 30 minutes. Place eggs in paper muffin or candy cups and store in refrigerator.

OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER CANDY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Place waxed paper on the counter and put half the dough onto the paper.
• Roll out (like playdough!) into a long snake. Repeat with the second half of the dough.
• Wrap in the wax paper and refrigerate for 20 minutes (this is optional).
• Optional: roll the peanut butter roll in powdered sugar. You can also add tiny chocolate chips as a mix-in when making this recipe!)
• Slice the candy and wrap each piece in a square of wax paper.

PEANUT BUTTER PINWHEEL CANDY

Steps:

• With electric mixer, combine mashed potatoes, butter, and 1 cup sugar.
• Add in remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time. Start by adding 6 cups of powdered sugar, if the dough is not moldable in your hands and can't be rolled into a ball, continue to add sugar until it is firm.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Refrigerate filling for 1 hour.
• Once chilled, divide dough into two pieces and place one piece on a clean surface that you've generously dusted with powdered sugar. Dust the surface of the dough with additional sugar, and use a rolling pin to roll dough out into a rectangle about 1/4" thick. Make sure that your dough can be rolled at this point, if it's too sticky or falling apart, you may need to add more sugar, re-shape it into a ball, and start over.
• Once dough has been rolled into a 1/4" rectangle, spread evenly with peanut butter, leaving a small amount of space peanut butter-free around the perimeter of the dough.
• Starting with the longer side of your rectangle, gently but tightly roll into a lot.
• Use a knife to slice into pieces about 1/2" thick.
• Repeat steps 5-8 with remaining half of dough.
• Serve and enjoy.

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth.,

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE WITH MARSHMALLOW CREME

Steps:

• Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil or parchment paper.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk and butter. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until it comes to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and marshmallow creme. Pour into the prepared pan and chill until set. Cut into squares and serve.

CARAMELIZED CANDIED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Be sure the caramelized peanuts have cooled completely before storing them in an airtight container. Enjoy.

PEANUT ROLLED BUTTER CREAM EGGS

Steps:

• 1. mix above ingredients by hand....knead until smooth....roll small balls...the size of walnuts....then shape into egg shape...put in the fridge till stiffen.....dip in melted chocolate and roll in crushed peanuts...I use dry roasted....

PEANUT BUTTERCREAM CANDY

Steps:

• 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.