COCOA PUFF PEANUT BUTTER BALLS RECIPES

Steps:

• Spray a 12-cavity muffin tin with spray oil.
• Beat the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
• Add the egg yolk, the vanilla, and beat for about 2 more minutes on medium.
• Add the flour and salt and beat on low until just combined.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, about 38 grams each (2 tablespoons).
• Press the dough into the cavities of the muffin tin to line the bottom and up the sides.
• Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Combine the chocolate, butter, and peanut butter in the top of a double boiler and cook over simmering water, stirring regularly, until melted. Remove the top pan and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs on medium. Slowly pour in the sugar and salt in a steady stream and beat until pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
• Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture and the vanilla until fully combined. Fold in the cocoa powder.
• Add about 3 tablespoons (50 grams) of the mixture to the molded cookie cups.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. The tops should be round, and possibly cracked.
• Let the pan cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Turn the brownies out on a wire rack to cool completely.
• Add the peanut butter and milk to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the mixture in 10 second intervals, whisking in between.
• Continue until the mixture is creamy, smooth, and shiny.
• Drizzle over the brownies.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into four 1-1/2 cup portions; mix and shape for each variety as follows. Yield: 4 portions (1-1/2 cups each)., To prepare Cutouts: Using one portion dough, divide into two balls; roll each ball directly on an ungreased baking sheet to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured cookie cutter, leaving at least 1 in. between cookies. Remove excess dough and reroll scraps if desired. Decorate with sprinkles, jimmies or colored sugar if desired. Bake at 375° for 6-7 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen., To prepare Peppermint Balls: In a large bowl, combine one portion dough, peppermint candies and peppermint extract. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with red colored sugar if desired. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen., To prepare Spicy Fruit Balls: In a large bowl, combine one portion dough, currants, fruit and cinnamon. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute then roll in confectioners' sugar if desired. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen., To prepare Chocolate Slices: In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. In a small bowl, mix melted chocolate into one portion cookie dough. Shape into a 1-1/2-in.-thick log; roll in nuts. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.