Crispy Pretzel Bars

Name: Crispy Pretzel Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 5 cups Rice Krispies; 2 cups pretzel sticks; 1 cup plain M&M's

I often make a big batch of these peanut butter-flavored cereal bars on days that I don't want to heat up the kitchen. Kids especially love them, so they're great for picnics, potlucks and school bake sales. —Jane Thompson, Eureka, Illinois

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
5 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup plain M&M's

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal, pretzels and M&M's; stir until coated. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Cut into bars.

Editor's Note

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

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 74 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Crispy Pretzel Bars in Quick Cooking March/April 2001

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yumyum02

Mar 11, 2015

I would would make these for sure. But definitely not for school, too many kids with peanut allergies
Ann Weaver

Mar 11, 2015

Try with half the sugar and corn syrup, doubling the peanut butter. We are the guardians of sweet snacks for our children and grandchildren., so it's up tp us to lower the chances of obesity and diabetes, not to mention the many other health problems years doen the road. I've used a similar variation for many years and know your famlily won't even notice athe taste of a slightly healthier variation.
gingerriss

Jun 12, 2013

awe I expected it to be better.
barb230

Dec 12, 2011

Awesome recipe! Reminds me of Take 5 Candy bars.
albobier

Aug 18, 2010

Quick, easy, and versatile! Easy to change/tailor the recipe to suit your tastes- reese's peices instead of m & ms, cheerios instead of rice krispies, so many options! Love the "cheating" with the microwave and not having to use the stove- genius!
krystaljoy

Jan 28, 2010

easy and fun to make with young children. Everyone loved them including the adults
bluebirdjohnson7

Jan 20, 2010

these are excellent! i made them for a family reunion, and i didn't want to share them. i will be making these again. they are very easy to make.
5hungrykids

Oct 7, 2009

These were okay. The kids liked these but the adults did not. I think if I were to make these again, I would use 3/4 c. peanut butter to add more flavor and maybe use Cheerios instead of Rice Krispies. I liked the idea of using pretzels since I like the sweet and salty combo but was not thrilled with this recipe.
r6pack

Jul 22, 2009

These were a huge hit with my family. The only thing I did differently was drop the mixture onto waxed paper to make individual no bake cookies!! We love to take these camping!! Yummy!!!
koala7girl

May 4, 2009

These are so easy to make & taste great!! Our church youth group love these, there is never any left! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!