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Crispy Peanut Butter Cup Bars

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There are few better combinations than that of peanut butter and chocolate. Throw in some Rice Krispies and you’ve got a perfect treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 3-½ cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1-½ stick Butter, Melted
  • 2 cups Natural Peanut Butter
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies
  • 16 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate

Preparation

Mix the powdered sugar, butter, peanut butter, and Rice Krispies together in a large bowl. Lightly butter a 9×13 baking dish, then spoon in the peanut butter mixture. Use a spatula to spread evenly. Melt the chocolate, then layer evenly on top. Refrigerate for an hour or two, then cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Note: If using processed peanut butter (Jif, Peter Pan, etc.), decrease sugar by at least 1/2 cup. Also, use whatever chocolate you like best—anything from milk to bittersweet to something in between!

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carlyklock on 1.31.2011

Thanks for all of the feedback! This dessert is definitely rich, as it was intended. My dad and brother were hiking for 5 months and my father was losing weight too quickly – we made these and sent as a supplement to their pre-rationed meals.

Decadent, and best in small doses. If you have that kind of will-power! ;)

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lindzano on 10.16.2010

Made these last night for a party. Everyone loved them!
The only change I made was adding another cup of Rice Crispies, they still held together really well.

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flackqueen on 10.15.2010

I am so tired of making the same old stuff. This one definitely goes to the top of the list for trying.

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jro42 on 10.15.2010

Made these yesterday. You’d better share with your neighbors, they are dangerously good. Thanks for a good recipe everyone loves. Oh, and I spread half the pan with some marshmallow creme, reminiscent of fluffernutter sammies.

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yardsailor on 10.6.2010

I will give these a try, using Gluten Free rice cereal, my grandson will love these.

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urbancountrylady on 7.3.2011

Made these for my husband’s work’s charity bake sale a few months ago~ they were the first to sell out and are still requested today. Delicious!

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QueenOfHerKitchen on 5.29.2011

These didn’t last long in this house. So fatty and rich. Wooooooooooo!

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anna741 on 10.31.2010

So good! I make a half batch in an 8×8 pan. Easy, delicious, and addictive. Thank you!

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feetofclay1678 on 10.25.2010

I made these over the weekend as i have been looking for a replacement for some absolutely fantastic o’henry bars that i make that unfortunately call for corn syrup(i dont use anymore). While being quite good, these bars didnt quite cross the threshold to fantastic.

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racingneedles on 10.18.2010

Sorry, but these were just way too rich for me. The denseness of the butter and the peanut butter almost made me feel like I was eating a stick of butter.

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