Crispy Chocolate Squares

Name: Crispy Chocolate Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows; 1 cup peanut butter; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups crisp rice cereal; 1 cup salted peanuts; FROSTING:; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup milk; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Folks will think you slaved away on these fast and fudgy treats. People often request the recipe and are surprised to find out how easy they are to make. Even kids can make 'em! —Karen Speidel, Wheeling, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
FROSTING:
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, chocolate chips and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir until well blended (the mixture will be lumpy). Add cereal and peanuts; stir until well coated. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan.
For the frosting, combine chocolate chips, butter and milk in another microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add sugar and vanilla. With an electric mixer, beat frosting until smooth. Spread over the cereal mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 153 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Crispy Chocolate Squares in Quick Cooking March/April 1998

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mlsattele

Dec 19, 2013

Took these to an office party and left with just a clean plate. They were a HUGE hit.
kathed5

Apr 3, 2012

I made these for my husband to take to work for his gluten free co-workers. They were delicious. I made several copies of the recipe, and sent them along. These are better than scotcheroos. I will make these bars again!
FriedaG

Jan 4, 2008

My two sons helped me make these treats many times. They always "licked" the bowl afterwards. Sometimes I leave off the frosting, but either way the squares are scrumptious.