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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS



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These chocolate peanut butter crispy bars are like modern-day scotcheroos! This recipe is easy to make with wholesome pantry ingredients, and it's naturally sweetened with honey instead of corn syrup. Keep in mind that these no-bake treats require 2 hours in the refrigerator to set. Recipe yields 16 small treats from one 8-inch square pan (or double the recipe to fill a 9 by 13-inch pan).

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups brown rice crisps*
1 1/4 cups whole pecans, chopped, divided
¾ cup creamy peanut butter (plus a pinch of salt if your peanut butter is unsalted)
½ cup honey
1 ½ cups (9 ounces) chocolate chips*
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt or 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking dish with a strip of parchment paper, cut to fit neatly across the base and up opposite sides. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown rice crisps and 1 cup of the chopped pecans (reserve the rest for sprinkling on top). Set both aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey. Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring often, until it's steaming or you catch a bubble or two forming on the bottom, about 5 minutes. (We don't want this mixture to come to a boil or the peanut butter could scorch.)
  • Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of rice crisps. Using a rubber or silicone spatula, stir until the mixture is completely combined. Transfer it all to the lined baking dish. Press down with the spatula to spread it fairly evenly, then switch to a large, sturdy glass with a flat bottom (maybe a working jar or mason jar or what-have-you) and press down firmly all over, including the corners. You really want to pack it down (it's ok if you hear some crunching noises). Lastly, use your hands to ensure that it's evenly compacted.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each one. Don't overdo it. The chocolate is done when it's about 90% melted-keep stirring off the heat and the pieces should completely dissolve. (Alternately, you can use melt it in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.)
  • Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter-crispy mixture. Use a clean spatula to spread it evenly all over. Make some pretty chocolate swooshes if you'd like. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top, followed by the salt.
  • Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to a day. To slice, carefully grab both sides of the parchment paper and lift it out of the baking dish. Use a sharp chef's knife to make 4 even columns and 4 even rows-to minimize the risk of cracking the chocolate, carefully apply even pressure from above the knife to press straight down, rather than sawing from one edge across.
  • These bars will keep well at room temperature for up to 1 week, or for several months in the freezer. Store in an air-tight container either way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Sugar 19.6 g, Sodium 118.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS



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Who doesn't like this dessert duo? Add your favorite combination of candies to garnish the tops of these chocolate peanut butter dream bars. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter cookies, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (3.90 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, finely crush 24 of the cookies; stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth; spread over cooled crust. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and peanut butter. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon cream cheese mixture over pudding; gently spread to cover pudding. Spread remaining whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Coarsely crush remaining 8 cookies. Sprinkle crushed cookies and chips over whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CRISPIES II



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My aunt used to make these when I was a little girl. I think they are a nice change from marshmallow treats.

Provided by April

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup white sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan, mix together sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup. Be careful not to let it burn, or it will ruin the recipe. Stir mixture until well melted. Remove pan from heat.
  • Combine warm peanut butter mixture with crisp rice cereal.
  • Grease well a 9 x 13 inch pan with butter or margarine. Spread mixture in pan. Allow to cool. When mixture is no longer sticky to the touch, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 212.8 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

~ CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER DREAMS ~



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This recipe was in my e-mail this morning..putting on the to do list..possibly for Church Sunday. They sound quite tasty..thought I would share..

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Puddings

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

FIRST LAYER
1 c brown sugar
1 c white karo syrup
2 c peanut butter
4 c rice krispies
SECOND LAYER
1/2 c butter - melted
4 Tbsp vanilla pudding mix (or french vanilla )
6 Tbsp milk
4 c powdered sugar
THIRD LAYER
1 c chocolate chips
4 Tbsp peanut butter

Steps:

  • 1. 1st LAYER: Melt the brown sugar, syrup, and peanut butter together. Add the Rice Krispies and stir until evenly coated. Press into the bottom of a buttered 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • 2. 2nd LAYER: Combine all the ingredients together and beat until thoroughly combined. Spread over the top of the 1st layer. Allow to chill before adding the 3rd layer
  • 3. 3rd LAYER: Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together and spread on top of the 2nd layer. Keep refrigerated.

CRISP PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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"The old-fashioned taste of these crisp, peanut buttery cookies is irresistible," reports Jessie MacLeod of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. "And they're as quick to make as they are to disappear. I often double the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add peanut butter, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. For easier shaping, chill the dough for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and cookies are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY RICE TREATS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
6 cups puffed rice cereal
1/2 cup whole roasted peanuts
4 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate,chopped
Flaked sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low to medium-low heat until light brown specks start to form and the butter starts to smell nutty, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until melted. Add the puffed rice cereal and peanuts. Stir until well coated.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted.
  • Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled crispy rice treats and sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired. Cut into 18 bars.

RICE KRISPIES CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS



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I made this for church fellowship gatherings and it was always the first to go. I have used various flavoured chips and it always turns out delicious.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 48 2x1inch bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup softened butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt (it calls for a pinch)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • BOTTOM LAYER.
  • In mixing bowl cream butter or margarine with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Mix together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and chopped nuts.
  • Stir into egg mixture until well combined.
  • Spread mixture in bottom of greased 13 x 9 pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
  • MIDDLE LAYER.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over bottom layer.
  • Bake an additional 3 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • TOP LAYER.
  • In small saucepan combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.
  • Cook over low heat stirring constantly until melted.
  • Stir in cereal and spread evenly on top of COOLED marshmallow layer.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars.

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