PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS

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"I needed something quick for a gathering and whipped up these yummy bars." Gail Anderson - Jefferson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Press cookie dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 4-5 minutes or just until marshmallows are puffed. Cool 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Drop by spoonfuls over marshmallows; gently spread over the top. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.