Peanut Butter Bars
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If these bars have been refrigerated for more than 1 hour, let them stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Freeze.
SERVINGS: 24
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Microwave
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Special K
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Directions:
In a Dutch oven, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter until combined. Add cereal; toss to coat. Using a metal spatula, press mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan.
In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen. Freezes well.