Peanut Butter White Chocolate Cookies

The only reason why you wouldn't want to eat one of these (or 2 or 3) is if you didn't like peanut butter--is that even possible? Took a plate of these to work and they were gone in no time.

2 lbs good quality white chocolate or vanilla chips I used 2 12 oz. bags of Nestle white chocolate chips

1 c. chunky peanut butter

3 1/2 c. Rice Krispies

2 1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts I used a 12 oz. bottle

2 c. mini marshmallows

In a large bowl combine Rice Krispies, peanuts and marshmallows.

In a large microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate in one minute sessions until smooth. Stir each time you check it. When melted, add peanut butter and stir until combined.

Pour white chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the cereal mix and fold together until combined.

Drop by tablespoon on parchment paper until completely cooled.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

I HAD to make these so I could post the recipe for our family in Idaho. After going to a cooking class together we all wanted to make these cupcakes that she kept talking about. The author of 101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 minutes or less taught the class. Inside of each cupcake is a peanut butter cup. (Just make sure that if you buy enough peanut butter cups to make these twice, hide them from your 17 yr. old son)

1 box chocolate cake mix

3 eggs

1 cup milk

1 bag chocolate peanut butter cups (the big ones!!)

Mix together cake mix, eggs, and milk. Pour 2 tablespoons batter into paper liners and place a peanut butter cup on top. Fill paper liners 3/4 full.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. When completely cooled, frost.

In the book she suggests chocolate frosting or peanut butter frosting. I let my son choose and he wanted peanut butter frosting. You will not be sorry. It goes perfectly with this cupcake.

Peanut Butter Frosting

1 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

2 cups powdered sugar

3-4 Tablespoons milk or cream

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine peanut butter and butter in a large bowl, mixing together until light and fluffy. Stop mixer before adding sugar.

Add sugar, 3 tablespoons milk or cream, and vanilla. Start slow and mix together, gradually increasing the speed. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add 1 tablespoon milk or cream if frosting is too thick.