Krispies Bars Food

CARAMEL RICE KRISPIES BARS

Steps:

• Layer One: Melt the margarine and marshmallows.
• Stir in Rice Krispies cereal.
• Pat in a buttered 9 x 13 baking pan.
• Layer Two: Melt the caramels, margarine and milk and bring to a boil.
• Pour over layer one.
• Refrigerate 35-40 minutes, until set.
• Layer Three: Melt margarine and marshmallows.
• Add Rice Krispies cereal (and coconut).
• Pat on top of cooled caramel layer two.
• *May add melted chocolate or caramel chips, if desired.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with a strip of parchment paper, cut to fit neatly across the base and up opposite sides. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown rice crisps and 1 cup of the chopped pecans (reserve the rest for sprinkling on top). Set both aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey. Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring often, until it's steaming or you catch a bubble or two forming on the bottom, about 5 minutes. (We don't want this mixture to come to a boil or the peanut butter could scorch.)
• Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of rice crisps. Using a rubber or silicone spatula, stir until the mixture is completely combined. Transfer it all to the lined baking dish. Press down with the spatula to spread it fairly evenly, then switch to a large, sturdy glass with a flat bottom (maybe a working jar or mason jar or what-have-you) and press down firmly all over, including the corners. You really want to pack it down (it's ok if you hear some crunching noises). Lastly, use your hands to ensure that it's evenly compacted.
• Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each one. Don't overdo it. The chocolate is done when it's about 90% melted-keep stirring off the heat and the pieces should completely dissolve. (Alternately, you can use melt it in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.)
• Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter-crispy mixture. Use a clean spatula to spread it evenly all over. Make some pretty chocolate swooshes if you'd like. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top, followed by the salt.
• Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to a day. To slice, carefully grab both sides of the parchment paper and lift it out of the baking dish. Use a sharp chef's knife to make 4 even columns and 4 even rows-to minimize the risk of cracking the chocolate, carefully apply even pressure from above the knife to press straight down, rather than sawing from one edge across.
• These bars will keep well at room temperature for up to 1 week, or for several months in the freezer. Store in an air-tight container either way.

NEAPOLITAN CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows (about 2 cups) and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from heat; stir in Cocoa Krispies and chocolate chips. Press into a greased 11x7-in. dish., In a saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from heat; stir in 2 cups Rice Krispies. Press into dish over chocolate layer., In a saucepan, combine remaining marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from heat; stir in preserves and, if desired, food coloring. Stir in remaining Rice Krispies. Press into dish; cool. Cut into bars.

RICE KRISPIES CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS

Steps:

• BOTTOM LAYER.
• In mixing bowl cream butter or margarine with sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add vanilla and eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Mix together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and chopped nuts.
• Stir into egg mixture until well combined.
• Spread mixture in bottom of greased 13 x 9 pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
• MIDDLE LAYER.
• Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over bottom layer.
• Bake an additional 3 minutes.
• Let cool.
• TOP LAYER.
• In small saucepan combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.
• Cook over low heat stirring constantly until melted.
• Stir in cereal and spread evenly on top of COOLED marshmallow layer.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars.

O'HENRY RICE KRISPIE BARS

Steps:

• Bring syrup and sugar to just shy of a rolling boil.
• Remove from heat and add peanut butter.
• Stir until well blended.
• Pour over rice crispies and mix well.
• Pat into a 9x13 inch pan.
• Frost with melted chocolate and caramel chips that have been mixed together.
• Cool and cut.
• Tips: Put the rice crispies in a large pan (a canner?) that you have greased before adding the peanut butter mixture.
• Also put some butter on your fingers before patting the mixture into the cake pan.

PEANUT BUTTER KRISPY RICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing 1-inch wings to hang over the edges; set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and salt and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla (the peanut butter can still be swirly). Add the cereal, crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips and sprinkles and fold with a large rubber spatula to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using the spatula to spread it out evenly. Place a piece of parchment on top and then use your hands to press the mixture down very firmly. Top with additional sprinkles as desired. Let the mixture firm up in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then cut into squares.

CLASSIC CRISPY RICE TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the longer sides. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
• Working quickly, add the rice cereal to the pot and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even, compact layer. (Spray your hands with a little cooking spray to keep them from sticking when pressing the cereal mixture into the pan). Decorate with toppings if using (see Cook's Note).
• Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 24 squares. Store the cereal treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES BARS

Steps:

• Butter a 9x13-inch pan.
• In a large saucepan, mix the sugar& Karo syrup.
• Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to boil.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in peanut butter.
• Add the Rice Krispies and mix until covered.
• Put into the buttered pan and lightly press.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, cook both kinds of chips until melted.
• Pour on top of Krispies squares and spread to cover.
• Cool before cutting into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES BARS (NO-BAKE)

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl combine the white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut putter; microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes or until melted, stirring once.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Fold in rice cereal and the chopped peanuts until well combined.
• Spread into a lightly buttered 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
• Cover and chill for 1 hour or until set.
• Cut into squares.

CARAMEL KRISPIES BARS

Steps:

• Melt 1/4 cup margarine and 4 cups marshmallows.
• Add 4 cups Rice Krispies.
• Pat in buttered 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Melt caramels, 1/4 cup margarine and sweetened condensed milk together.
• Pour over Rice Krispies in pan.
• Refrigerate 30-40 minutes.
• Prepare another Rice Krispie mixture like the first.
• Put on top of caramel layer.
• Keep refrigerated.