Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Bars Food

RICE KRISPIES PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• Combine all the dried fruit, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds into a processor; PULSE until finely chopped but not to a powder, transfer to a large bowl.
• Mix in rolled oats and rice cereal until blended.
• In a microwave-safe bowl mix together honey (or corn syrup) white sugar and peanut butter until well combined; heat in the microwave until just hot and bubbly.
• Stir in the powdered milk with vanilla and almond extract until completely combined, then pour over the cereal mixture; mix using a wooden spoon until coated.
• Mix in the mini chocolate chips.
• Press mixture prepared pan, using slightly wet hands to press down.
• Cut into desired size squares, and let cool before removing from the pan.

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.

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.

FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES TREATS®

Steps:

• Microwave butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec.
• Stir in peanut butter until blended. Add cereal and nuts; mix well. Press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Microwave remaining ingredients in small microwaveable bowl 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate and chips are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec. Pour over cereal mixture; spread to cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate mixture is firm.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
• In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.

BUTTERSCOTCH RICE KRISPIES® BARS

Steps:

• Grease bottom and the lower 1 inch of the sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Pour cereal into the prepared dish.
• Mix butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in a bowl and melt in a microwave oven, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over cereal and stir until cereal is coated. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to compact mixture into the dish.
• Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Spread over the top of the bars with a spatula.
• Refrigerate bars again until the chocolate is firmed, about 10 minutes.

NO-BAKE RICE KRISPIES PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA BARS (LOWER-FAT)

Steps:

• lightly grease 11 x 7-inch, can use a 13 x 9-inch baking dish but you will have a thinner bar.
• In a large bowl combine Rice Krispies cereal, oats and raisins.
• In a saucepan stir the corn syrup or honey and brown sugar until just at a boil.
• Immediately remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
• Pour over the dry ingredients in the bowl; mix to combine.
• Mix in mini chocolate chips (if using) work fast the mixture hardens quickly.
• Transfer the mixture into prepared baking dish, then using slightly wet hands push evenly down into the pan.
• While the mixture is still soft, for easier slicing take a sharp knife and slice into desired size bars.
• Chill until firm.

LOWER FAT PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES BARS

Steps:

• Spray an 11 x 7 or 13 x 9-inch pan with non stick cooking spray.
• In a saucepan over low heat melt butter with vanilla (do not brown the butter or bars will be dry).
• Add in marshmallows and stir until completely melted; remove from heat.
• Stir in peanut butter until completely combined.
• Mix in the cereal until combined.
• Using damp hands press into prepared pan.
• Cool completely then slice into 24 (2x2-inch) pieces or as desired.

RICE KRISPIES® CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

Steps:

• In large electric mixer bowl, beat peanut butter, margarine and sugar on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, mixing thoroughly. Portion mixture, using rounded teaspoon. Shape into balls. Place each ball in paper cup. Refrigerate.
• Melt chocolate morsels and shortening in small saucepan, over low heat, stirring constantly. Spoon 1 teaspoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter ball. Refrigerate until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.