Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies

Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies

Every year at work starting July 29 and for 3 days we have what's called "Turn".  It's a time when most leases end and old tenants move out and the new get ready to move in.  We usually have about 3-5 days to get units ready.  The painting crew that comes in and does this work for us works those 3 days straight and by the end of it most of them are real punchy.  I try to make them goodies for the last day.  This year this was one of them.  I also made the head painter carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting (his favorite) and the owner of the company(by special request) I made him brownies from scratch (which was a new receipe).   I will share these recipes over the next two weeks.

Serves: 26-28 large cookies or 60 regular

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅔ cup smooth peanut butter
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 cup cocktail peanuts, roughly chopped
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 12 oz milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter and vanilla. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth, fluffy and light beige in color. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Stop to scrape the bowl periodically so all of the ingredients fully combine.
4. Add the dry ingredients gradually while beating on low speed, mixing well between each addition.
5. Repeat until all of the dry ingredients have been added, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
6. After all of the dry ingredients have been added, increase the speed of the mixer and beat for 1 minute.
7. Use a large non-stick spatula to mix in the quick-cooking oats, peanuts, milk chocolate chips and sweetened flaked coconut by hand. The batter will be stiff.
8. Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop or the small scoop (which I used) to separate the dough. Place the dough rounds at least 3-inches apart on the baking sheet. Press the centers to flatten slightly for even baking.
9. Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly golden.
10. Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Thanks  for stopping by,  have a great week and always Remember to Find the Time to DO ALL the thing You L♥ve.
Donna

Peanutbutter Chocolate chip muffins

Yet another experiment for work.  I try to make something different each week.  Everyone seems to love Peanut Butter and of course not many don't like Chocolate.  These very excellent and very filling, I will for sure be making them again.

Ingredients
2 Cups Flour
1 tbsp. Baking Powder
1½ tsp. Salt
1¼ cups Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
1.5 cups Nestle Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 cup Milk
⅔ cup Sugar
⅓ cup Canola Oil
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Stir the flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
Add the milk, eggs, sugar, peanut butter, chocolate chips, vanilla, and oil… and mix until moistened.
Fill up muffin liners in muffin pan ¾ full – almost full.
Sprinkle the top of each muffin with a little more sugar.
Bake at for approx. 18 minutes, or until done.

Thanks for stopping by,  have a great week and Always Remember to Find the Time to DO ALL the things You L♥ve.

Peanut Butter Brownie with Ganache Toppping

 
While my grandson Josh (the marine) was home over the holidays I made this one night for our dessert.  I made fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn.  Was all very tasty.  This dessert is very good but you can only eat small portions.  It's kind of like having fudge...yummy!
Peanut Butter Brownie with Ganache Topping  .....oh so rich

from Serious Eats

Makes 16

For The Brownie Layer:
170g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
115g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
100g caster sugar
100g light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
100g plan flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

For The Peanut Butter Layer:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons peanut butter
85g unsalted butter, softened
1 cup icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

For The Ganache Layer:
170g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
1 tablespoon icing sugar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup cream

Make the Brownie Layer: 
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C and put a  rack in the centre of the oven. Grease 8 x 8 cake tin and line with parchment paper, allowing two ends to overhang the edge .

In microwave or over pan of barely simmering water, heat chocolate and butter, stirring, until melted and smooth. Whisk in sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk in peanut butter, eggs, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.

Sift flour and cocoa powder into small bowl. Stir into chocolate mixture until completely combined. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until just set and toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely before topping with peanut butter layer.

Make the Peanut Butter Layer: 
In an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat peanut butter and butter on medium low speed until creamy. Beat in the icing sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy. Spoon into tin over brownies and smooth the top. Chill while making ganache topping.

Make the Ganache Topping: 
Place chocolate, sugar, and peanut butter in medium bowl. Heat cream in microwave or on stove until just simmering. Whisk into chocolate mixture until smooth. Pour over peanut butter layer. Chill until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

To cut, run sharp knife along inside edge of pan. Grab parchment paper, lift brownies out of pan, and place on work surface. Use a large hot, wet knife to cut into squares.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a wonderful day, and Remember To Find the time to Do ALL the Things You love.
Donna