July 12, 2010
Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Turn wholesome rice cereal and peanut butter into a no-bake snack or lunch box treat.
Servings: makes 18 bars
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup butterscotch-flavored chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Directions
Combine corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
Add peanut butter to corn syrup mixture and mix well. Stir in cereal. Press mixture into a 13- x 9-inch pan.
Combine butterscotch chips and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) until softened. Stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cool slightly before cutting.
Secret Tip
If you prefer to keep the kitchen cool, use the microwave to heat the corn syrup and sugar to boiling. Measure them into a microwave-safe bowl, microwave on HIGH (100% power) and stir occasionally.
