CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS

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"I got this recipe from my mother, and it's now part of my yearly Christmas baking," writes Denise Moore from Nepean, Ontario. "For variety, I sometimes form the mixture into balls with chocolate caps. One batch is never enough!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2-1/2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in the cereal and pecans. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture; cool. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Thomas Pilosi
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These bars were a big hit at my party. Everyone loved them!


Lulu Rodriguez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are a new favorite in my house.


Robot King
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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and cereal.


Misty Sah
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Overall, I thought these bars were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


Judy Mills
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These bars are a bit too crumbly for my taste.


lucky ghosh
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I had a hard time getting the bars to set. I ended up having to put them in the freezer for a while.


Oluwatofunmi Ogunnameh
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Hanan Esmael
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I love that these bars are made with healthy ingredients. They're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Bismarck Baah
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover cereal.


Quentin Givens
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Khaliq Dad
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I made these bars with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen.


Semakula Arafat
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These bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Olwethu M
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these bars were still really good. The chocolate and cereal flavors really shine through.


Mohsan Laghari
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These cereal bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love that I can customize them with my favorite cereals and mix-ins.