PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS

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I enjoy giving gifts that are simple and homemade. I cut these bars into squares and serve them on holiday trays as gifts.-Brenda Alexander, Frankton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
6 cups Rice Chex
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cereal and nuts; set aside. In a microwave-safe 1-qt. bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-40 seconds. Stir and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved., Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour sugar mixture over cereal and nuts; stir to coat. Press into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until set., Using foil, lift out of pan. Discard foil; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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