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Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair each year and win a blue ribbon. I've even had a judge ask how to make them!"
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 372 calories, 22 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 373 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Homemade Candy Bars in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p64
Homemade Candy BarsAfter Easter, I make the most of leftover chocolate bunnies or other chocolate shapes. I melt 2 pounds of these chocolate pieces in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe dish. (Stir until melted and smooth, but don’t add butter or milk because it will cause the finished product to crumble.) Then I add a cup of nuts, raisins, coconut or crisp rice cereal and pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch square pan. It’s easiest to cut the chocolate into squares just after it has begun to set. This candy is so good, I sometimes buy marked-down chocolate after the holidays just so I can make this. —Mary Karkut, Shelton, Connecticut
After Easter, I make the most of leftover chocolate bunnies or other chocolate shapes. I melt 2 pounds of these chocolate pieces in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe dish. (Stir until melted and smooth, but don’t add butter or milk because it will cause the finished product to crumble.) Then I add a cup of nuts, raisins, coconut or crisp rice cereal and pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch square pan. It’s easiest to cut the chocolate into squares just after it has begun to set. This candy is so good, I sometimes buy marked-down chocolate after the holidays just so I can make this. —Mary Karkut, Shelton, Connecticut
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Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by mizzzti
Everyone always asks for this recipe! I make it just as it says.
Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2010 by guchamus
Delicious and rich! I have received many requests over the years to make these bars.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2009 by redhummert
My son Gabe, who is 9, won a blue ribbon at our fair with these tasty treats. Thanks for sharing such a fun recipe!
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by cotao1
Ihave made these bars for years! everyone loves them!
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