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October 3, 2011
Peanut Crunch Bars
Keepsake Cookies
Prep time:
5 minutes, plus chillingcook time:
10 minutes“Crispy, crunchy and chewy all at once—and topped with a thick layer of chocolate—no wonder these bars were always a hit at Grandma's house!”
Ingredients
Serves 24
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 8 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
1
Lightly spray a 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the peanut butter.
2
Cook, stirring constantly, until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the cereal and butterscotch chips until well combined and the chips are completely melted.
3
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Heat the chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Spread the melted chocolate over the mixture in the pan. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 1 hour. Cut into 24 bars to serve.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
Creamy, chunky or even extra-chunky peanut butter may be used for these bars. Try the recipe each way and see which is your favorite!
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
A great sweet treat after school, or for picnics. They travel well in the pan; just cut into bars when ready to serve.
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