No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
16 bars
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Bars start by boiling brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup briefly to create a syrupy base. Peanut butter and vanilla are whisked in for creaminess and flavor before folding in crunchy cornflakes and Rice Krispies cereal, which add a light, crisp texture. The mixture is pressed firmly into a prepared 8x8 pan and cooled to set. After firming, a topping of melted chocolate chips combined with a little vegetable oil is spread evenly over the bars and cooled until hardened, creating a rich chocolate layer that complements the nutty, sweet base. This dessert requires no oven time, making it convenient for quick preparation and a popular treat to serve.
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Topping
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8 pan or line with parchment paper.
- Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil and let boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in cornflakes and rice krispies. Press into prepared pan and cool (be careful, the mixture will be very HOT). Let cool.
- Once cool, melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil until smooth. Spread over squares and cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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