Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• 3 cups miniature pretzels, coarsely chopped
• 10 T butter, divided
• 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
• 3 cups Rice Krispies
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup, divided
• 3/4 cup peanut butter chips
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Details

Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Reserve 1/3 cup chopped pretzels. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave 6 tablespoons butter on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in marshmallows; cook 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in Rice Krispies and remaining chopped pretzels. Immediately press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.

In another microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add peanut butter chips; cook 30-40 seconds or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over cereal layer.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining corn syrup and remaining butter. Cook on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add chocolate chips; cook 30-40 seconds longer or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over top.

Sprinkle with peanuts and reserved pretzels; press down gently. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in airtight containers.

Yield: 3 dozen.