Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9 X 13 cake pan with waxed paper and set aside. I have also used plastic wrap to line pan, but it is harder to remove.
• 2. Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and stir.
• 3. Continue heating and stirring until chocolate is smooth and creamy. I usually heat for 30 second intervals. Chocolate that is too hot will become hard.
• 4. When chocolate is melted, add the jar of peanut butter. Stir until mixture is smooth.
• 5. Pour into wax paper lined cake pan. To remove air pockets, slightly bump in counter or tabletop.
• 6. Put pan in a cool place, I sometimes put it in the refrigerator, to set up. Cut into bite size pieces and store in an air tight container.

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. , Pour into miniature muffin liners. Place on a baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine both flavors of candy melts.
• Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until almost melted.
• Stir in the peanut butter and continue to microwave and stir in increments until mixture is smooth.
• Arrange paper liners on 2 cookie sheets for ease of transport.
• Using a small cookie scooper, scoop mixture into paper liners.
• Allow to set, and enjoy!
• Best enjoyed at room temperature.
• I don't recall how many this made, but I believe it was at least 7 dozen! Perfect for Christmas cookie trays.

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth.
• Pour into miniature muffin liners. Place on a baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 4 dozen. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 cake pan.
• Whisk together all dry ingredients.
• Cream butter with sugar. Add peanut butter, egg and water. Add dry ingredients. Press into cake pan and bake 15-20 minutes until brown around the edges. Cool 15 minutes.
• In the meantime, melt caramels with cream. Stir and add vanilla. Spread hot caramel over crust and top with chocolate chips and chopped peanuts. After chocolate melts, I chill in refrigerator until chocolate is firm before attempting to cut.