"Everything's better on a stick, especially frozen treats like fruit popsicles and ice cream bars. Sometimes I like to take a dip on the wild, richer side and make these peanut butter pops, 'cause... everything's better with peanut butter, too! I love to up the ante and serve these with salted caramel dipping sauce, which you can find in my cookbook, BAKING OUT LOUD. Or just dunked in melted dark chocolate. Oh yes I did!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup salted pretzels, crushed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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8 ounces creamy peanut butter
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4 ounces powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
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1/4 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 cup small chocolate-covered rice balls or toffee pieces