Delightful peanut butter treats shaped like pumpkins, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Melt the butter in a mixing bowl.
Ensure the butter is fully melted for easy mixing.
Mix in the peanut butter until smooth.
Use a creamy peanut butter for the best texture.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, stirring until a dough forms.
Add the sugar slowly to avoid lumps.
Add a few drops of orange food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored.
Adjust the food coloring to achieve the desired shade of orange.
Shape the dough into small pumpkin shapes and use a toothpick to create ridges.
Roll the dough gently to avoid cracks.
Decorate the top of each pumpkin with green icing to resemble a stem.
Use a small piping bag for precise decoration.
Refrigerate the pumpkins for 15 minutes to firm up.
Chilling helps the pumpkins hold their shape.
Serve on a festive plate and enjoy.
Arrange with Halloween-themed decorations for added flair.