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Nutella and PB&J Stuffed Donuts

Donuts may seem difficult to make but this recipe is so simple and requires no special equipment, anyone can do it.  They are perfect to make at home on a lazy Sunday. Enjoy!

Nutella and PB&J Stuffed Donuts

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sugar, divided
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3.5 Tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 heaped tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Nutella, Peanut butter, and Jam, for filling

Method

  1. Add the milk and half the sugar to a pan and heat to about 110°F. Allow the sugar to dissolve then add yeast to a bowl and pour about half of the warmed milk over the yeast. Put the remaining milk back on the stove over a low heat and add butter.
  2. Add the flour and salt to a large mixing bowl creating a well in the center. Add the yolks and all the milk.  Using a wooden spoon or spatula, fold in the surrounding flour until a dough forms.
  3. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until it is smooth and elastic, dusting with flour when necessary. Place the dough into a large bowl that his been lightly greased.  Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for an hour or until approximately doubled in size.
  4. When the dough has risen, punch it down on a floured work surface and roll out into a sheet about ¾’’ thick. Cut circles out using a 3” cookie cutter.  Re-roll out excess dough and repeat.  Place cut donuts onto parchment paper and allow to rise for another 30 minutes, covered.
  5. Combine remaining sugar with cinnamon in a wide bowl
  6. Heat oil to 340°F and fry donuts in batches for 1½ – 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Toss in cinnamon sugar while still hot.
  7. To fill donuts, use a pastry bag fitted with a plain nozzle and squeeze Nutella into some, and PB&J into others. Fill just until it starts to ooze out. Dust with powdered sugar and  Serve immediately.

*These can also be made without filling them and they are still delicious

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Squares

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Squares

Nothing is wrong with the classic rice krispy square. They are so gooey and delicious. But can you really go wrong by adding  peanut butter and chocolate? I don’t think so. Take simple rice krispy squares to the next level with this recipe. It’s sure to be a hit for your next dessert.

Ingredients

5 cups rice krispies
20 mini peanut butter cups
¼ cup butter
1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
1 cup peanut butter chips
½ cup chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla

 

Method

  1. Lightly grease a 9’’x13’’ baking pan with butter or cooking spray
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and add in marshmallows stirring until they are completely melted.
  3. Remove from heat then add vanilla, peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, and chocolate chips, stir to combine. Reserve some peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips and chocolate chips to use as toppings.
  4. Using a spatula, pour and spread mixture into baking pan and evenly press down. Press on some peanut butter cups and drizzle with melted chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
  5. Cool and then cut into squares