peanut butter treats

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Nov 25, 2012

This recipe is great using a microwave too! A simple and delicious tasting recipe with creamy Jif and Sweetened Condensed Milk.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield make about 3 pounds

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter( jif or kroger is great)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (yes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cornstarch, sifted
  • 1 pound vanilla-flavored candy coating or wafer type or chips
  • 2 cups finely chopped peanuts

How To Make peanut butter treats

  • Step 1
    Line a 9-inch square pan with wax paper. Combine s c Milk, peanut butter,water,vanilla and salt in a heavy saucepan; stir in cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and smooth.
  • Step 2
    Add candy coating; cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; roll firmly in peanuts to coat.
  • Step 3
    Microwave Method: Combine sc Milk, peanut butter, water, vanilla and salt in 1-quart glass measure; stir in cornstarch. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes; mix well. Melt candy coating in 2 quart glass measure on MEDIUM 3 to 5 minutes, stirring after each minute. Add peanut butter mixture; mix well. Proceed as above.

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