Peanut Butter Cereal Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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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 Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Using foil, lift out of pan. Discard foil; cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.
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