Best Chocolate Pudding Cereal Squares Recipes

CRISPY CHOCOLATE SQUARES

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Folks will think you slaved away on these fast and fudgy treats. People often request the recipe and are surprised to find out how easy they are to make. Even kids can make 'em! -Karen Speidel, Wheeling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
FROSTING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, chocolate chips and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir until well blended (the mixture will be lumpy). Add cereal and peanuts; stir until well coated. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. , For the frosting, combine chocolate chips, butter and milk in another microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add sugar and vanilla. With an electric mixer, beat frosting until smooth. Spread over the cereal mixture. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE OAT SQUARES

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When you bring these treats to a gathering, guests will be tempted to start at the dessert table. Chock-full of chocolate and walnuts, they will satisfy any sweet tooth. I often make a second batch just for my family. -Jennifer Eilts, Central City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press two-thirds of oat mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , In a large saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate chips, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and remaining vanilla. Spread over the crust. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.