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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts and peanut butter, they remind some folks of a candy bar. Kids of all ages love them. Charlene Bennett Clearville, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
1 package (14 ounces) caramels |
1/4 cup water |
3/4 cup peanut butter, divided |
4 cups cheerios |
1 cup salted peanuts |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
Directions:
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside.
2. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting. Yield: about 3 dozen.
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