Irresistible Chocolate-Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Ingredients

- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dish:
Begin by lightly greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the bars after they set.

2. Create the Sweet Base:
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, light corn syrup, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until everything is well-melted, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating. Your mixture should be smooth and well-blended.

3. Form the Crunch:
Quickly add the Rice Krispie cereal and chopped pecans to the melted mixture. Stir well with a spatula until all the cereal and nuts are evenly coated, ensuring the sweet base is distributed throughout the mixture.

4. Setting the Bars:
Transfer the sticky cereal mixture into your prepared baking dish. Press down using the back of a spatula or lightly greased hands to form an even layer, ensuring the mix reaches all edges and is packed tightly.

5. Chocolate Topping:
Spread the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cereal mixture. Place the dish back in the microwave on low power for about 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid scorching. Once the chocolate is soft, remove and spread it smoothly with a spatula across the top.

6. Cool and Cut:
Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, or hasten the process by placing them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Once set, slice into even bars and serve.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking: PT5M
5 minutes
- Cooling & Setting: PT1H
1 hour

Total Time

- PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Peanut butter bars
- Chocolate crunch
- Rice Krispie dessert
- Microwave recipes
- Quick treats
- Sweet snacks
- No-bake dessert
- Cereal bars
- Easy dessert
- Chocolate bars

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2400 calories (entire dish)

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