Tropical Traditions - Recipe - Coconut Peanut Butter Meltaways

Coconut Peanut Butter Meltaways

Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy, Photos by Jeremiah Shilhavy

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 20 - 30 pieces

2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 - 2/3 cup Coconut Peanut Butter, more to taste as needed

Combine all ingredients except Coconut Peanut Butter until a soft but not sticky dough forms. Divide into two balls.

Roll each ball out into a 6 inch circle (or desired size) between two sheets of wax or parchment paper. Spread with at least 1/4 cup coconut peanut butter. Add more if desired. If you used about 1/3 cup of Coconut Peanut Butter or more, refrigerate un-rolled round for about 5 minutes, or until firmer.

Roll dough spread with Coconut Peanut Butter up into a log. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes or until firm enough to slice.

Take logs out and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Keep refrigerated.

Enjoy!

Sarah

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does it have to be salted butter? we don't buy salted.

# Posted By Miss Rachel | 12/30/09 10:51 PM

No, just add a pinch of salt if you're using unsalted.

# Posted By Sarah | 12/31/09 11:41 AM

oh good, because I'm going to make these. We happened to have powdered sugar and no other sugar, and I wanted something sweet. something to make with my AWESOME new coconut peanut butter from you all. That stuff is great. :)

# Posted By Miss Rachel | 1/18/10 7:28 PM

Genius....pure and simple!

xoxo

# Posted By Pam | 3/1/10 8:48 PM

Mmmm...that looks so yummy. What could you use to sub the powdered sugar though?

# Posted By Melina | 3/6/10 9:02 AM

Melina: You don't. It's the base, the "flour" for the candy. :)

# Posted By Sarah | 3/6/10 12:40 PM

Thanks for the recipe. My grandmother made these years ago and I've never knew how. Thanks!!!

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