Crispy Pretzel Bars

By Hklbrries

"I often make a batch of these peanut butter flavored cereal bars on days I don't want to heat up the kitchen. Kids especially love them, so they're great for picnics, potlucks and school bake sales.

This recipe was tested in an 850-watt microwave."

Jane Thompson, Eureka, IL

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 5 cups crispy rice cereal
• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 cup plain M&M's

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal, pretzels and M&M's; stir until coated. Press into a greased 15-by-10-by-1-inch pan. Cut into bars.