With all the baking that goes on in my kitchen at Christmas time, not to mention the rest of the year, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Tartlets are a favorite. I have to admit I sometimes find it hard to choose what will go onto my cookie trays this time of year. There is just so much to choose from. There are the non-negotiable additions such as the Cherry Chews and the Toblerone Shortbread, and of course Grampie’s Favorite Squares, I like to add plenty of different flavors. These tartlets do just that. Not to sweet and just the right size!
I prefer to roll my dough in balls and press into shape with a tart shaper. I believe I got mine from Pampered Chef. It has seen a lot of use over the years! Alternatively you can roll the dough and cut circles to fit your tart pans. This mini tart pan is perfect for these tartlets.
The fluffy peanut butter filling is creamy and smooth. I drizzled a homemade caramel sauce over top for a touch of extra sweetness!
I think they would be a perfect treat with a big mug of hot chocolate!
I would love to know, what flavors are going on your Christmas cookie tray?
ENJOY!
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- For the crust:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tbsp. cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For the filling:
- 2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 5 to 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- For the crust:
- Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment blend the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar and salt on low speed until well combined.
- Add the butter pieces and mix until mixture resembles course crumbs.
- In a small bowl whisk together egg yolk, cream and vanilla, and add this to crumbly mixture, and blend until dough comes together fully.
- Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap well in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Then, when sufficiently chilled remove from refrigerator and break off pieces of dough to roll a ball about 1 1/2 in diameter. Drop each ball into the mini tart pans. Using either a dough press or just your fingers, press dough into bottom and up sides of each tart pan.
- Return to refrigerator for 30 minutes until finally baking at 350 degrees for approximately 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- For the filling:
- Combine sifting confectioners sugar, peanut butter and 4 tablespoons of cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, adding additional cream as necessary to come to a creamy, yet thick texture.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip with the peanut butter mixture and pipe into each cooled tart shell.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over top of each tart if you wish.
Ritchil says
I would love to have these tartlets on my Christmas cookie tray! Thanks for the recipe!
Maureen says
Thank you for stopping by! I am so happy to share 🙂
Jeanie @ create&babble says
These look so good! And I need one of those tart shapers! Pinned!
Maureen says
Thank you Jeanie! My tart shaper is one of my most used baking tools!
Kim says
I forgot that I have a tart shaper! You’ve inspired me to use it. These look absolutely delicious! I’m pinning this right now. Blessings to you, Maureen!
Leilani says
I can just taste these. Love the peanut butter frosting! I also realize I need two things in life: one of those clever dowels and a mini muffin tin. Can you believe I have yet to own a mini muffin tin? What is wrong with this picture? haha Btw, who were the lucky recipients of these treats?
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Oooh, these look so good! I love how they are stuffed so full of peanut buttery goodness. 😀
Miz Helen says
Your Chocolate Peanut Butter Tartlets are just beautiful and would be delicious! Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this cold weather and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen