Best Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars With Recipes

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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.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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If these bars have been refrigerated for more than 1 hour, let them stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Freeze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
6 cups Special K
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter until combined. Add cereal; toss to coat. Using a metal spatula, press mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. , In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH RICE KRISPIES® BARS



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This is what I grew up with in lieu of 'scotcheroos'. They are simpler to make and pack a much richer flavor which means when I bite into similar recipes (hoping for this flavor), I am disappointed and want my homemade version!

Provided by peachlovehope

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (11 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease bottom and the lower 1 inch of the sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Pour cereal into the prepared dish.
  • Mix butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in a bowl and melt in a microwave oven, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over cereal and stir until cereal is coated. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to compact mixture into the dish.
  • Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Spread over the top of the bars with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate bars again until the chocolate is firmed, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 121.1 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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Skip the preservatives in store-bought cereal bars by making these delicious homemade treats. They're a perfect addition to a school lunchbox.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
8 cups chocolate crisp puffed-rice cereal
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
10 ounces miniature marshmallows (4 3/4 cups)
3/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment. Lightly spray parchment. Place cereal in a large bowl. In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add marshmallows, peanut butter, and salt and cook, stirring, until mixture is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir into cereal until combined. Let mixture cool slightly, 4 minutes (mixture should still be pliable), then stir in chocolate chips and peanuts. With a spatula (or your fingers) lightly coated with cooking spray, press into pan. Let stand at room temperature until set, about 20 minutes. Using parchment, lift from pan and cut into 12 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

CHEWY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 25 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
7 cups cereal flakes, such as Special K
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
Flaky salt
Sprinkles, for topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment so that wings come up the sides by 1 inch.
  • In a large pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and salt over medium heat and cook until the sugar is melted. Stir in the peanut butter, then the cereal. Pour into the prepared pan and pack it down firmly and evenly with a spatula. Scatter the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips all over the top.
  • Bake until the chips are melty, about 3 minutes. Use an offset spatula to spread the melted chips in an even layer all over the top. Sprinkle with flaky salt and sprinkles if using and allow to set at room temperature or in the fridge. Slice into 25 squares.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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These Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars could not be more delicious and perfect for a back to school weekend dessert!

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Reese's Puffs™ cereal Peanut Butter
3 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup white candy melts, melted
1 cup chocolate candy melts, melted

Steps:

  • Place cereal and marshmallows into a large mixing bowl. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
  • Place brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and let boil for one minute. Remove and stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until well combined, the marshmallows will melt while stirring. Pour cereal mixture into prepared baking dish spreading and pressing evenly, will be sticky, doesn't have to be perfect. Drizzle top layer with melted white chocolate then with melted chocolate.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 0 g

CRISPY BUTTERSCOTCH, PEANUT, CHOCOLATE BARS



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I had a taste of this at a friend's house and I HAD to get the recipe! Not so sweet and sticky like usual crispy bars and even more delicious! I dare you to eat only one.

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 oz butterscotch chips
1 c peanut butter
8 c crispy rice cereal
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 Tbsp butter
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter in sauce pan over low heat. Be careful not to scorch.
  • 2. Put rice cereal in a large bowl.
  • 3. Scoop melted butterscotch mixture onto cereal and stir to combine. Try not to break the cereal up too much.
  • 4. Press half of the cereal mixture into a lightly buttered 9x13 glass pan. And chill.
  • 5. Melt Chocolate chips. butter and powdered sugar over low heat, again being careful of scorching. I added a little bit of oil because mine seemed to be getting really dry.
  • 6. Put the chocolate mixture on top of the chilled cereal in pan. Spread as well as you can. A butter knife dipped in hot water helps with the spreading.
  • 7. Put the rest of the cereal on top of the chocolate and press down. I found a wet spatula worked great!
  • 8. Chill for 1 1/2 hours and cut. You can sample now but they will be really crumbly!
  • 9. Chill at least 4 hours for a good set on the bars...enjoy! (try to eat only one!)

PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE BARS



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Peanut butter cornflake bars were one of my favorite treats when I was a little girl. If you like chocolate, I have a friend who spreads 1 cup of melted chocolate chips over the top. Let the chocolate set before cutting into the bars. -Laura Campbell, Lisbon, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
6 cups cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan; press lightly. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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