Crispy Peanut Butter Treats Recipe

Crispy Peanut Butter Treats Recipe Rating 4

"I don't make these crispy bars very often because it's hard to stop eating them!" admits Lisa Hornish, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. "The peanut buttery ribbon in the middle makes them an eye-catcher at bake sales."

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Crispy Peanut Butter Treats Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 7 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and peanut butter, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 15-30 seconds longer until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Pat half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter chips and butter, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 10-15 seconds longer or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in water, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Carefully spread over the cereal layer. Carefully press remaining cereal mixture over peanut butter layer. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares. Yield: 3 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 160 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Crispy Peanut Butter Treats in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p41

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Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2010 by maggieaw

Deadly good, Im the first to rate and review this one surprises me. Its a great change to rice krispie treats. Quick to make and so easy to eat!

 
 
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