CHOCOLATE CRUNCH SQUARES

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I found this recipe in the Kraft Food & Family Magazine, Summer 2005 issue. It looks like something the kids could make with a little help from mom or dad.

Provided by Mindi Bunch

Categories     Dessert

Time 9m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter, divided
4 cups Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Place butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl; microwave on high 45 seconds.
  • Stir with rubber scraper; microwave additional 30 seconds or until marshmallows are melted.
  • Measure 1/2 cup peanut butter. Remove 2 tablespoons peanut butter and set aside.
  • Stir remaining peanut butter into marshmallow mixture.
  • Immediately add cereal; stir until well-coated.
  • With wet hands, press cereal into pan.
  • Place chocolate squares in small microwavable bowl with remaining peanut butter.
  • Microwave on high 30 to 45 seconds, or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
  • Pour chocolate mixture over cereal treats, spread with rubber scraper to cover.
  • Refrogerate 15 minutes until frosting is set. Cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 114.6, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.2, Protein 3.2

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