BROWN BUTTER-PEANUT CHEX™ BARS

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Browned butter alone can take crispy cereal bars to a whole new level, but we tripled down by adding peanuts, flaky sea salt and a drizzle of dark chocolate. And because they're made with Rice Chex™ cereal, these treats are gluten free!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter
1 bag (16 oz) miniature marshmallows (8 cups)
10 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
A pinch of sea salt flakes or coarse kosher salt

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In 6-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter turns deep golden brown.
  • Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted and mixture is well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cereal and peanuts; mix well. Using a spatula sprayed with cooking spray, press mixture evenly into pan. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Russ
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These bars are the perfect snack for on the go. They're portable and easy to eat, and they're also really delicious.


Israel Fraitas
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I'm not a huge fan of Chex mix, but these bars are amazing. The peanut butter and chocolate chips make them the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Jerrad Sewpall
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These Chex bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they'll still be fresh the next day.


Mrkn Entertainment
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for parties or potlucks.


Maximo Effort
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really crunchy, which I love.


Messiah Lee
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but these bars are still really good. The chocolate chips and marshmallows make them irresistible.


Faizan purse2
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These Chex bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Coral Stevens
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Mughal Sab
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit. I love that I can customize them with different toppings.


Elizabeth Robertson
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I've never been a fan of Chex bars, but these are really good. The brown butter and peanut butter make them extra special.


Ishana Ruttu
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These Chex bars are a great way to use up leftover cereal. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


No Yes
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I love that these bars are made with simple ingredients. I always have them on hand in my pantry.


Diego Aguilar
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These bars are the perfect snack for on the go. They're portable and easy to eat.


Emrah Horasan
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I'm not a huge fan of Chex mix, but these bars are amazing. The peanut butter and chocolate chips make them irresistible.


Sadiq Ali
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I made these bars for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success. They sold out in minutes!


Sanelle Dube
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These Chex bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The brown butter adds a really nice depth of flavor.


Klarissa Stoll
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy.


Muhamad Abid
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These Brown Butter Peanut Chex Bars were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.