But its it a pretty fun project, especially if you have kids. Reeses peanut butter cups only better by heatovento350 published 01232011 ingredients. Homemade reeses peanut butter cups the recipe critic. Peanut graham cracker crumb crust from ken haedrich, dean. Peanut butter bars should be creamy and luxuriously smooth, and these are. Apr 30, 2016 homemade reeses peanut butter cups come together in just 15 minutes and are even better than the real thing. Heres how you make a graham cracker crust using peanuts, my crust of choice for a number of creamy pies, notably the creamy peanut butter cup pie. If you like graham crackers, youll love homemade graham crackers. They are great for gifting to friends and neighbors, that is if they make it out of your kitchen before your family devours them. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake. Peanut butter bars without graham crackers recipes 8,463 recipes.
Make your own homemade peanut butter cups and youll never go back to. If you are a fan of reeses, these homemade reeses peanut butter christmas trees will. Peanut graham cracker crumb crust from ken haedrich, dean of. I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. Reeses are my favorite and i remember making these years ago and using baking. They taste like reeses peanut butter cups candy as they have that same lovely coating of dark chocolate, with a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling that is almost fudgelike in texture. Place a small amount of chocolate at the bottom of each muffin cup about 15 of the cup. Once the chocolate in liners has set, place a ball of peanut butter filling in each cup and lightly press down. We get a cream cracker, which i think may be the equivalent, sort of plain, dry. When i tried a few versions with crumbs added even zach complained about the sandy texture that they had. They can be eaten plain or used in recipes as whole crackers or just crumbs. You can buy them at walmart, canadian tire, and the fancy ones at michaels. Youll need 2 cups of chocolate chips for the topping, which is equal to one 12ounce bag.
I intended this to be another dessert for two recipe, but as i was eating my smores pot it was just so deliciously rich that i think one little pot might be enough for two. Once you taste one of these sweet wholewheat crackers, you may never go back to the storebought variety again. Peanut butter cup bark this milk chocolate bark is loaded with fritos corn chips and topped with reeses peanut butter cups. Smores peanut butter cup crunch bars homemade in the.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Peanut butter bars without graham crackers recipes yummly. I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday were celebrating. Substitute almond, cashew or another nut butter for the peanut butter. I was wondering have you ever worked with stevia as a replacement for sugar in anything like these bars. But honestly, i think they taste even more identical to buckeyes. Jan 06, 2010 ill do my best to report to you what i ended up using because it was darn good but im going to have to force you to try your peanut butter filling as you go to test and make sure its perfect. And thats how these smores peanut butter cup crunch were born. What would you make with your homemade graham crackers. For a smoother cookie butter, be sure to process the crackers thoroughly until fine crumbs form. Oh man these little graham cracker peanut butter cups are perfect for holiday baking and are so simple, oh and so tasty. Sep 21, 2017 make this homemade graham crackers recipe for your family a perfect afternoon snack, and they taste way better than the boxed kind. When adding the graham cracker crumbs, make sure to only mix in 1 cup at a time.
You can also purchase whole graham crackers, break the crackers into pieces and place in a food processor and pulse on and off until the crumbs are uniformly crushed. In a large bowl mix peanut butter, cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x inch pan. Chocolate peanut butter christmas trees easy christmas treat.
Meanwhile, make the peanut butter filling by creaming peanut butter, powdered sugar, finely crushed graham crackers, vanilla, and butter in large bowl for 45 minutes. Gently press the mixture into a 9 12 inch pie plate or tart pan. I suggest starting with 5 tablespoons of melted butter and then see how the mixture looks first. Graham cracker peanut butter cups handmade in the heartland. Pour the crumbs into a medium mixing bowl and combine with the sugar, salt, melted butter and peanut butter. How to make a graham cracker crust live well bake often. The peanut butter layer tastes remarkably similar to the center of a reeses peanut butter cup. The perfect easy dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Homemade reeses peanut butter cups lauras sweet spot. Smores peanut butter cup crunch bars homemade in the kitchen. Homemade graham crackers recipe sweet 2 eat baking.
If you need to go the other way, thats 17 to 18 cup per cracker, or more simply, 0. Ill do my best to report to you what i ended up using because it was darn good but im going to have to force you to try your peanut butter filling as you go to test and make sure its perfect. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat until smooth. Chocolate peanut butter balls are so good that they literally melt in your mouth and it is hard to stop eating them. Reeses no bake peanut butter bars the recipe critic. Using a hand held electric mixer, beat together the peanut butter, butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt until completely mixed. Aug 08, 2016 im sure this would be extra delicious if made with homemade vegan graham crackers. Never buy graham crackers again with this quick and simple homemade graham crackers recipe. I have a question about the no bake peanut butter bars. Substitute semisweet or dark chocolate for the milk chocolate. Welcome to day 54 of the 100 days of homemade holiday inspiration.
If you cant bribe somebody with these, then they must not be human or allergic to peanut butter. Peanut butter bars without graham crackers recipes. This graham cracker log recipe is a moist bar cookie is filled with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and nuts welcome to day 54 of the 100 days of homemade holiday inspiration. We love our peanut butter cups in our family, and take them quite seriously. When i was a kid, i used to love snacking on graham crackers. Classic peanut butter balls made with graham cracker and dipped in chocolate taste just like reeses peanut butter cups are an easy, no bake candy recipe thats perfect for. In fact, if theres a double crust, im even happier. Peanut butter graham bars recipe photo by taste of home. The crumbs are combined with sugar and butter then used to make. Now, when you make this reeses peanut butter cups recipe, its better to use reducedfat peanut butter for a texture thats drier and crumblier like the original. Make this homemade graham crackers recipe for your family a perfect afternoon snack, and they taste way better than the boxed kind. I intended this to be another dessert for two recipe, but as i was eating my smores pot it was just so deliciously rich that i. Reeses peanut butter cups only better heat oven to 350.
Its surprising how much these homemade peanut butter cups taste like the real thing. Butter binds the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs. The filling has the same creamy texture as the candy you buy at the store, with rich, sweet chocolate on the outside. Im sure this would be extra delicious if made with homemade vegan graham crackers.
Make amazing smores or crumbled up for cheesecakes or. Oct 30, 2014 5 fun alternatives to graham cracker crusts. They taste so similar to the candy bar and they are incredible. Also, use scissors to trim paper muffin cups so that they are shallowerand a better mold for your clone. May 29, 20 making homemade reeses peanut butter cups definitely isnt as convenient as purchasing them. Press 1 teaspoon peanut butter mixture over chocolate, pressing to edges of cup.
Mix together the peanut butter, butter or margarine, powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs. If you are a fan of reeses, these homemade reeses peanut butter christmas trees will sweep you of your feet. This homemade reeses peanut butter cups recipe came from our grandma, who made them for us for years. Graham cracker crumbs are made from crushed graham crackers. Hands down the first candy that i pick out of the halloween bag. I definitely do and they are one of my favorite candy bars. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, confectioners sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Jan 19, 2014 i have a question about the no bake peanut butter bars. As soon as i saw that you can make these easy peanut butter cups i had to make. Chocolate peanut butter balls recipe, whats cooking america. How much is a cup of graham cracker crumbs in crackers and. Dark cocoa graham cracker crust just a pinch recipes. Place melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and 1 cup peanut. I like to use a good amount of butter shocking in my graham cracker crust for flavor.
Repeat procedure with remaining chocolate and peanut butter mixture. This no bake treat is a chocolate and peanut butter dream. Combine chocolate, peanut butter and salt in a heavybased saucepan over very low heat, or use a doubleboiler, to melt the chocolate. In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. I also advise using a food processor or blender to break up the graham crackers as it saves some time, however they do not have to be powder consistency as the chunks of.
Combine chocolate, peanut butter and salt in a heavybased. These nobake peanut butter bars are a family favorite recipe. Ive had peanut butter bars in the past made with graham cracker crumbs and honestly was never a fan. Jun 25, 2015 however, graham crackers are a heck of a lot crumblier see the sides of the snapped crackers in the photos, and arent as crisp as the digestive biscuits. People cant believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey peanut butter centers.
Graham cracker peanut butter balls recipe family oven. The filling is nice and think and tastes just like a peanut butter cup. Perfect graham cracker crust sallys baking addiction. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. If youre tired of regular old nut butter sandwiches, this graham cracker butter will really make your lunch shine. To make this recipe, youll start by stirring together your graham cracker crumbs and sugar. These homemade chocolate peanut butter christmas trees are just like your favorite reeses peanut butter cups disguised as a fun and festive christmas dessert. Reeses peanut butter cups recipe top secret recipes. Spoon melted chocolate over peanut butter to cover. Homemade reeses peanut butter cups favorite family recipes. You can find peanut butter bars or even reeses peanut. With their pleasant flavor, theyre sure to disappear quickly.
A crumbly graham cracker crust, a melty middle layer of peanut butter and chocolate chips, and a gooey, golden brown marshmallow top. Im diabetic and would like to reduce the carbohydrates. The crumbs can be purchased in most grocery stores. These homemade chocolate peanut butter christmas trees are just like your favorite reeses peanut butter cups disguised as a fun and festive christmas dessert chocolate peanut butter christmas trees. Each day we will be inspiring you with recipes, decorating ideas, crafts, homemade gift ideas and much more. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Nobake chocolate peanut butter bars the blond cook.
My favorite part of a pie or tart, handsdown, is the crust. Dip peanut butter balls using a toothpick into chocolate. There are several key steps to making a memorable crumb crust like this, starting with the consistency of the actual crumbs. There probably isnt enough butter to hold the crumbs together. Homemade chocolate peanut butter cups modern honey. The ending result was a mix between a butterfinger and a reeses peanut butter cup which was great. The filling is very similar to the one that i use for my buckeye recipe and.
One of my favorite desserts ever and such an easy recipe. Nobake chocolate peanut butter bars live well bake often. Homemade reeses bars made with peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and chocolate. And while graham cracker pie crust is one of the easiest crusts to make, dont forget that there is a whole world of other fun possibilities out there that are equally delicious. Aug 07, 2018 substitutions for homemade peanut butter cups. Easy peanut butter balls are like a homemade version of a reeses peanut butter cup. Its really dangerous knowing you can make these at home. Press onto bottom and 1inch up side of a 9inch springform pan. A graham cracker cookie layer topped with peanut butter cups, large marshmallows, and a chocolate peanut butter rice crispy layer. Prepare a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners. Then, youll stir in the melted butter until all of the crumbs are moistened. Apr 16, 2020 homemade reeses bars made with peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and chocolate. How to clone a reeses peanut butter cup in 3 minutes.
Peanut butter balls with graham crackers chocolate with grace. I used to spread them with peanut butter, and sprinkle raisins on top. Ive also read that coconut oil makes a good substitute. Mix on medium speed until filling is well combined, breaks into large chunks, and resembles cookie dough, about 3 minutes. If you dont have a food scale the equivalent would be 4 cups. Use them as the base for homemade smores, sandwich them with peanut butter, or simply enjoy them on their own. Mix the crushed graham crackers with cup granulated sugar and 5 tablespoons of melted butter. I then use my smallest cookie scoop and fill, not quite to the top, wilton 1 14 inch diameter mini baking cups. I put mine onto a cookie sheet and then put them in the fridge while i am melting the chocolate. We love our peanut butter cups in our family, and take them quite.
Spread some raspberry sauce on a dessert plate and add a slice of cheesecake. Dec 03, 2019 this graham cracker log recipe is a moist bar cookie is filled with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and nuts. Sign up for my email subscription and never miss a recipe. Homemade reeses peanut butter cups come together in just 15 minutes and are even better than the real thing. May, 2015 mix the crushed graham crackers with cup granulated sugar and 5 tablespoons of melted butter. Peanut butter graham bars i rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. You want your cups doubled up to hold the weight of the peanut butter cup. Nobake chocolate peanut butter bars sallys baking addiction. This homemade reeses peanut butter cups recipe will satisfy your peanut butter cravings in just minutes, and they taste just like the real thing. I also advise using a food processor or blender to break up the graham crackers as it saves some time, however they do not have to be powder consistency as the chunks of graham that were left in mine were nice. Melt your chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds. I know this from making graham cracker crusts and you can confirm it by looking at some recipes.