Best Chocolate Crunch Patties Recipes

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BROWNIES

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The first time I took these brownies to work, I knew I'd better start making copies of the recipe-they disappeared fast! My husband and kids gobble them up quickly, too. -Pat Mueller, Mitchell, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool in pan on a wire rack. Spread marshmallow creme over cooled brownies., In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal. Spread over top. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

POTATO CHIP CLUSTERS

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Just three offbeat ingredients add up to one unique, delectable, no-bake treat. These super easy, sweet-and-salty candy clusters make for merry munching during holiday trips or parties. They travel well in containers without melting or getting soft. -Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

9 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2 cups coarsely crushed ridged potato chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate. Stir in potato chips and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATY DOUBLE CRUNCHERS

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I first tried these fun crispy cookies at a family picnic when I was a child. Packed with oats, cornflakes and coconut, they quickly became a "regular" at our house. Years later, I still make them for my own family. -Cheryl Johnson, Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, cornflakes and coconut. , Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped lightly in flour. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in chocolate. Spread about 1 tablespoon on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.