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Plantation Bars

Instead of the typical melted marshmallows, this clever recipe calls for melted vanilla chips. With crisp rice cereal, peanut butter and nuts, these bars taste almost like candy.

36 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients

2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) vanilla or white chips
1 cup peanut butter
7 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Red and blue food coloring
Red, blue and white sprinkles

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the vanilla chips and peanut
butter. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 3-1/2
minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal and
peanuts. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Let stand at room
temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
Divide the pan of bars in half. On one half, cut out stars using a
greased 2-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Cut remaining half into
3-1/4-in. x 1-1/4-in. bars for stripes.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, meringue
powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until combined.
Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Divide

2 of 2

Plantation Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

frosting among three bowls. Tint one red and one blue and leave
remaining frosting white. Decorate cutouts with frosting and
sprinkles. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. Meringue powder is available from Wilton Industries. Call 1-800/794-5866 or visit www.wilton.com.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 155 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.