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peanut butter bars
Created by: Lynette Rice

Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Bars


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 Hours
Servings 20
20
These crunchy and sweet rice krispie peanut butter bars are going to grab a hold of you and not let go! This no bake dessert provides the perfect bite size of sweetness - which means you can't have just one.

Ingredients
  

Base Layer

  • 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Cup light corn syrup
  • 1 Cup peanut butter
  • 2 Cups Rice Krispies
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 Cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 Cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prep: Line a 8x8 square or 11x7 rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Stove Top: Combine the sugar, corn syrup and dash of salt in a medium sauce pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Blend in the peanut butter and cereal.
    crispies batter for base layer in sauce pan
  • Base Layer: Place in the parchment paper lined baking pan.
    base layer of peanut butter bars
  • Topping: In a small sauce pan melt the butter and brown sugar. Remove from heat. Add the vanilla, milk and powder sugar and beat until smooth. Spread over the top of the base layer.
    topping on peanut butter bars
  • Serve: Chill and then cut into small squares.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container with layer separated by wax paper for up to 3 days at room temperature. Freeze to enjoy later at any time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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