Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Cereal Bars Recipes

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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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Try a recipe using Chocolate Cheerios® cereal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup salted peanuts
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine cereal, raisins and peanuts; set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, place corn syrup and sugars. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture; mix until thoroughly coated. Spread evenly in pan.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips on High 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL BARS



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When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, "What's for dessert?" I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They're chockfull of yummy ingredients. -Lee Ann Karnowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup salted peanuts
TOPPING:
1 can (16 ounces) milk chocolate frosting
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and egg; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until no longer crumbly. Stir in peanut butter cups. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, caramel topping and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Cook over low heat for 25-27 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil; stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts. , Spread evenly over warm crust. Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread with frosting; sprinkle with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

NO-BAKE CEREAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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This quick treats are popular with both young and old.-Hennie Scholten, Edgerton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Place cereal in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour over cereal; toss to coat., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CEREAL TREATS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment and spatula
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
One 18-ounce box peanut butter crunch cereal, such as Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a piece of parchment paper, leaving 1 inch of paper hanging over each side of the dish. This will help with removing the treats later. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously, until the marshmallows are melted and the butter is incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and quickly add the cereal and peanuts; stir to combine. Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Lightly coat a spatula with cooking spray, then use it to spread out the cereal mixture evenly.
  • Put the melted chocolate in a plastic sandwich bag (or pastry bag), cut off one corner and drizzle over the top of the cereal treats. Refrigerate, uncovered, until set, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the cereal treats using the parchment paper and cut into 24 bars.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHEX BARS RECIPE



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These no bake peanut butter Chex bars are full of all of the peanut butter chocolaty goodness you will ever need! This recipe is so simple and done in no time!

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
1 ½ cups peanuts (roughly chopped)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 Tablespoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix the cereal and peanuts in a large bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan stir together the brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil for 1 minute. Then remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Toss carefully with a wooden spoon until all of the cereal is covered.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9 x 13 inch pan and press down gently. Cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave stirring every 20 seconds until completely melted and smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars. Let the chocolate cool.
  • Cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS



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To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I've written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. -Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1-1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., Spread chunky peanut butter over brownies. Place chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies; spread over chunky peanut butter layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or until set., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS



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These chewy peanut butter chocolate bars are the perfect no-fuss contribution to a potluck or bake sale. I've discovered the trick is to get them into the refrigerator to set up before they disappear! -Lorri Speer, Centralia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter. 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. Spread melted chocolate over top; refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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These rich, gooey bars are my most requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them alone or topped with a scoop of ice cream. -Betty Hagerty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping. , Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans. , Whisk caramel topping and remaining flour until smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT-BUTTER-CARAMEL CEREAL BARS



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Here's a risk-free way to get rich quick: Try our easy take on the classic chocolate-caramel butter bars known as millionaire's shortbread. We swap in crispy, marshmallow-laden rice cereal for its base, and add a thin layer of peanut-butter caramel under the chocolate-shell topping. Just invest a little time to let it chill, and it pays off with every extravagant bite.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, plus more for pan
1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
Pinch of flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen or Maldon, plus more for sprinkling
4 cups puffed-rice cereal
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (2/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Press mixture into prepared pan in an even layer. Let cool 15 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium heat, swirling pan a few times, until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Uncover and cook, undisturbed, until mixture turns amber, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Carefully add cream and 2 tablespoons butter (it will bubble up); stir until smooth. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Whisk in peanut butter. Spread mixture evenly over crust and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small heat-proof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Lift from pan using overhangs. Using a serrated knife, cut into squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container between pieces of parchment up to 3 days.

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