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Almost a Candy Bar Recipe

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Says Barb Wyman from her kitchen in Hankinson, North Dakota: "Because I love candy bars and marshmallows, this recipe was a cinch to invent—and I’ve yet to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy it! The quick bars make great individually wrapped treats for picnics, lunch boxes or out-the-door snacking. And with all the different layers and flavors, they’re sure to please just about everyone."

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Almost a Candy Bar Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 36 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
4 chewy s'mores granola bars, chopped
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups miniature pretzels
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

Directions

Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, combine dough and granola bars. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and marshmallows. Bake 3-4 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to brown. Sprinkle with walnuts; arrange pretzels over the top. In a small saucepan, melt the peanut butter chips, corn syrup and butter; spoon over bars.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread or drizzle over bars. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 263 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Almost a Candy Bar in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007, p33

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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by SpasticFurchild

I've made this once, and gave half to my work and the other half to my fiance's work. Both containers were gone before the end of the day.

This is quite possibly the best dessert I've ever eaten. EVER. :)

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by aprillynn

This is my kids favorite recipe and they beg me to make it all the time. It is so yummy and it will sure cure your sweet tooth. Thanks will make it over and over again.

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2010 by Got2BKD

I just made this recipe over the weekend and it was very good. Everyone liked it however, It took me alot longer then it said to put together. I used honey instead of corn syrup, peanut butter for the peanut butter chips and peanuts for the walnuts. Yummy but so many steps and ingredients this will be a recipe that won't get made very often.

Reviewed on May. 20, 2010 by JessCostello

I have made this several times now, and it is always a hit. My coworkers go nuts when Ibring this particular snack in, and there is never even a sliver left over. It also does great at bake sales. Cut into the 1 inch squares, they easily sell for 1 dollar each, and then people come back for more! What a great fundraiser!!! I use the Quaker (or store brand) Chewy Smores Granola Bars, and they work just fine.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2010 by aprillynn

I made this for a potluck. It makes alot so I was excited because I wanted to be able to have leftovers but they were so good that I didnt get to take some home. The kids loved them and always ask me to make them now. This has become a recipe that adults and kids ask me to make everything we have a gathering.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by sweetsue1006

Sounds good but don't plan to make it. Too many ingredients!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2010 by castlek

To be honest, this dessert did not have the "wow" factor I was looking for. I took it to a church potluck and folks said they liked the bars, but I will not be making them again. Karen

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by grensrud

Try the smores granola bars made by Quaker, that's what I used by pure accident. I thought that was what the recipe called for and I forgot my grocery list at home. I thought they turned out great!

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by mndi2

after searching all the grocery stores in the area today.. I came back home and did some research.. apparently the nutty s'mores trail mix bars are made by Skippy.. and have been discontinued.. I thought I'd share this info incase someone else knows of a substitution.. I'd really love to make this dessert!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by mollymas52

have made this recipe several times for a fund raiser for a little boy who was badly burned and each time this is the best selling baked item. delicious

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