Peanut Butter Wontons with Jelly Dipping Sauce

These Peanut Butter Wontons with Jelly Dipping Sauce were inspired by the classic comfort food of Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. With only 5 simple ingredients you can't go wrong with this crispy tasty treat that will remind you of those smooshed, yet oh-so tasty, PB&J sammies of our childhood!

What would you bring if asked to make an awesome finger-food for a friend's baby shower? You'd bring Peanut Butter Wontons with Jelly Dipping Sauce, of course. Because 1) you are an awesome friend and 2) you are awesome. But really, my friend has been craving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches during her pregnancy - so I thought I'd fancy up the classic comfort food and make these beauties. These Peanut Butter Wontons with Jelly Dipping Sauce are a cinch to make and from my experience, a total crowd pleaser. {And yes, preggos can eat peanuts, as long as they aren't allergic to them - you might be surprised at how often I heard that question at the baby shower.} With only 5 simple ingredients you just can't go wrong with this tasty treat that will remind you of those smooshed, yet oh-so tasty, PB&J sammies of our childhood!

Whether you are celebrating a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday or just the fact that it's Friday night - you might want to consider making a batch of these Peanut Butter Wontons with Jelly Dipping Sauce to celebrate the occasion. You'll be the hit of the party, even if it's just you home alone. haha

Peanut Butter Wontons with Jelly Dipping Sauce
{PRINTABLE RECIPE}
makes approximately 20 wontons
Peanut Butter Wontons
Ingredients
2oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
4oz. peanut butter {creamy or chunky}
20 wonton wrappers
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
oil for deep frying
Directions
1. Mix together cream cheese and peanut butter until well combined and smooth.
2. Whisk together 1 egg and 2 tablespoons water to make egg wash.
3. Lay 1 wonton wrapper on clean, flat surface. Dip finger in egg wash and coat border of wonton wrapper. Place ½ tablespoon of peanut butter mixture in wrapper and either fold into a triangle or as directed on wonton wrapper packaging. Make sure to press out any air bubbles and seal up edges completely.
4. Heat oil to 350
5. Making sure to not overcrowd, add wontons to oil. Make sure to flip after just a few seconds to ensure both sides get browned, flipping again near end of cook time. Wontons will only take 25-45 seconds to cook. They can burn very easily.

Jelly Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
¼ cup fruit preserves {I used all-fruit raspberry preserves}
2 tablespoons water
Directions
1. Over medium-high heat, in small saucepan, whisk together preserves and water. Bring to boil while continuing to whisk. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as cools.