Peanut Butter Cocoa Crispy Bars Food

COCOA KRISPIE TREATS WITH PEANUT BUTTER

Steps:

• Spray a medium casserole dish (approx. 8" x 13") or baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or coat it with butter.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
• Add the marshmallows and chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
• Remove the mixture from the heat and add the Cocoa Krispies. Stir until all of the cereal is coated.
• Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
• Spray a spatula with nonstick cooking spray and use it to press down the Cocoa Krispie mixture.
• While the mixture is still warm, sprinkle the peanut butter chips on top and press them down into the mixture. Some of them may melt around the edges, but that's fine. It will help them stay put.
• Cool for approximately 30 minutes.
• Cut into 2" x 3" rectangles. Serve and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER COCOA CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• Spray an 8x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour Cocoa Puffs™ into a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a small, microwave-safe bowl, place 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of corn syrup, 3 tablespoons of butter,1/2 cup of brown sugar, and vanilla. Heat together for 1 minute, then stir. Heat an additional minute, then remove from microwave and stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
• Pour mixture over Cocoa Puffs™ , and stir to coat cereal. Transfer Cocoa Puffs™ into prepared 8x11 inch baking dish and pat gently with a spatula to even out.
• Place the remaining peanut butter and butter into a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, stir, then spread the melted peanut butter over the cereal layer. Place pan in fridge or freezer for 5-10 minutes, while you prep the final layer.
• Place the remaining chocolate chips and the heavy cream in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30-90 seconds, then stir until smooth and creamy. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Return to the fridge and allow bars to set up completely before slicing into servings (about 60-90 minutes.)

PEANUT BUTTER COCOA KRISPIE TREATS

Steps:

• 1) Measure out your cereal. You will want this ready to add to the marshmallow mixture. 2) In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter and marshmallow on high for 2 minutes. Stir with a rubber or silicone spoon. Heat an additional 30 seconds until the mixture has melted. 3) Stir in peanut butter. Add cereal and mix well. 4) Grease a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Using a greased spatula or a piece of wax paper, press the krispie mixture into the pan. Make sure it is even. 5) Allow it to cool before cutting it into squares. Enjoy!

COCOA RICE KRISPIES TREATS WITH PEANUT BUTTER TOPPING

Steps:

• Melt the butter and marshmallows in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes (stir after one minute).
• Add Rice Krispies.
• Stir until ingredients are combined.
• Spread in an 8 by 8 square pan that has been greased with butter.
• I put margarine on my hands to make the spreading part easier.
• Melt peanut butter chips in the microwave.
• Spread on top of bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• Make the crispy crust: Lightly spray a paper towel with nonstick cooking spray and use it to rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan.
• Put the cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
• Pour 1/4 cup water into a small saucepan. Gently add the sugar and corn syrup (do not let any sugar or syrup get on the sides of the pan) and use a small wooden spoon to stir the mixture until just combined. Put a candy thermometer in the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage, 235 degrees F.
• Remove from the heat, stir in the butter, and pour the mixture over the cereal. Working quickly, stir until the cereal is thoroughly coated, then pour it into the prepared pan. Using your hands, press the mixture into the bottom of the pan (do not press up the sides). Let the crust cool to room temperature while you make the next layer.
• Make the milk chocolate peanut butter layer: In a large nonreactive metal bowl, stir together the chocolate and the peanut butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for about 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust. Put the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until the top layer hardens.
• Make the chocolate icing: In a large nonreactive metal bowl, combine the chocolate, corn syrup, and butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is completely smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the chilled milk chocolate peanut butter layer and spread into an even layer. Put the pan into the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until the topping hardens. Cut into squares using a sharp knife run under hot water and dried for smooth edges and serve. The bars can be stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly, for up to 4 days.

CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan.
• Mix together cake mix, peanut butter and butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of prepared pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Top with marshmallows and return to oven until marshmallows are melted and light brown. Remove from oven and set side to cool.
• For topping, in a heavy saucepan, melt butter. Add corn syrup and PB chips and over low heat, stir until mixture comes to a slow boil.
• Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanuts and cereal.
• Dollop on top of marshmallow layer, spreading to cover. (a spoon or spatula sprayed with PAM makes this a little easier).
• Cool and cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• For the crispy crust layer:
• Put the cereal in a large bowl and set aside. Lightly spray a paper towel with nonstick cooking spray and use it to rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan.
• Into a small saucepan, pour 1/4 cup water. Gently add the sugar and corn syrup (do not let any sugar or syrup get on the sides of the pan) and use a small wooden spoon to stir the mixture until just combined. Put a candy thermometer in the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, 235 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and pour the mixture over the cereal. Working quickly, stir until the cereal is thoroughly coated, and then pour it into the prepared pan. Using your hands, press the mixture into the bottom of the pan (do not press up the sides). Let the crust cool to room temperature while you make the next layer.
• For the milk chocolate peanut butter layer:
• In a large nonreactive metal bowl, stir together the chocolate and the peanut butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for about 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the cooled crispy crust layer. Put the pan in the refrigerator until the top layer hardens, about an hour.
• For the chocolate icing:
• In a large nonreactive metal bowl, combine the chocolate, corn syrup and butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is completely smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the chilled milk chocolate peanut butter layer and spread into an even layer. Put the pan in the refrigerator until the topping hardens, about an hour.
• Cut into 9 squares and serve. The bars can be stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly, for up to 4 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 CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• Measure out rice crispies and set aside in large bowl.
• In saucepan combine sugar and karo. Bring just to simmer, then add the peanut butter and stir. Do not let the sugar mixture boil.
• Stir peanut butter mixture into rice crispies and stir quickly. It will start to harden immediately. Pour mixture into a 9x12 pan and flatten out evenly across pan.
• combine chocolate and butterscotch chips into saucepan and melt over a double boiler and stir constantly. When melted pour over peanut butter mixture. Let it set.
• When set, cut into squares.