Best 8 Chewy Chex Bars Recipes

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In the world of sweet treats, Chewy Chex Bars hold a special place, captivating taste buds with their irresistible combination of crunchy Chex cereal, gooey marshmallow, and sweet caramel. These delightful treats, often associated with childhood nostalgia, evoke memories of carefree days spent creating culinary wonders in home kitchens. Whether you prefer the classic recipe or enjoy experimenting with variations, Chewy Chex Bars offer a delightful canvas for your creativity. As we delve into the enchanting world of Chewy Chex Bars, let us explore the secrets behind their irresistible texture and discover the culinary magic that transforms simple ingredients into a timeless classic.

Let's cook with our recipes!

NO-BAKE SNICKERS™ CHEX™ BARS



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These chewy-crunchy cereal bars, made with Rice Chex™ cereal and packed with peanut, caramel and chocolate flavor, are an unexpected treat made extra indulgent with a generous topping of chopped Snickers™ bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1 package (10 oz) peanut butter chips (about 1 2/3 cups)
1/4 cup chopped cocktail peanuts
1/4 cup butter, cut into tablespoons
1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup Kraft™ caramel bits
1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
1 bar (1.86 oz) Snickers™ candy, unwrapped, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped cocktail peanuts

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; in bowl, stir together cereal, 2/3 cup of the peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup peanuts.
  • Spray medium microwavable bowl with cooking spray; add butter and marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after each minute. Stir in caramel bits; microwave 30 seconds. Stir well to blend; a few caramel bits will remain unmelted.
  • Pour hot marshmallow mixture over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until cereal is well coated. Press firmly in pan.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Spread over bars. Sprinkle chopped candy and 1/4 cup peanuts over top. Let stand about 2 hours or until set.
  • Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEWY CHERRY BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup rolled oats, quick or old fashioned
1/2 cup Smucker's® Cherry Preserves

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT butter and brown sugar in medium bowl until smooth and fluffy. Beat in extract. Mix in flour, baking powder and oats until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1/2-cup for topping. Pat remaining crumbs into bottom of prepared pan.
  • SPOON preserves evenly over crumb crust in pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping.
  • BAKE 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

CHEWY CINNAMON BARS



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This recipe is from Taste of Home. This is a good dessert recipe that is easy to whip up because it has all the ingredients that are usually in everyone's cabinet.

Provided by beckerd

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, beat well.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Spread into a greased 8" square pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until done.
  • Cut into squares while warm.
  • Sprinkle sifted powdered sugar and extra ground cinnamon over tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 0.7

CHEWY CHIP BARS



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"These sweet granola bars are chock-full of butterscotch and chocolate chips," reports Eileen Sears of Eagle, Wisconsin. "The bars freeze well, so they make a quick snack or dessert that's easily portable and handy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in chips. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; cut into bars. Cool completely in the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY CHEX BARS



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Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
8 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups milk chocolate M & M's
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Spray 13 x 9 inch dish with non stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, microwave butter on high for 45 seconds or until all of the butter has melted.
  • Add marshmallows and mix them into the butter. Microwave the butter and marshmallows together for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes longer. Stir until marshmallows are melted and everything is mixed together well.
  • Pour the cereal and candy coated chocolates into the large bowl and mix. Press the mixture evenly into baking dish.
  • In a small bowl melt the chocolate chips in microwave stirring every 30 seconds.
  • With a spoon gently drizzle the chocolate over the Chex Bars.
  • Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

CHEWY BREAKFAST BARS



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They're chewy and easy to make!

Provided by Yen-Yen

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup chocolate flavored cereal puffs
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons dry milk powder
¼ cup warm water
½ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in baking pan.
  • Melt the milk in the water.
  • Mix the ingredients with the butter in the following order: sugar, oatmeal, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder, cereal and milk. Pat into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Slice into desired sizes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 156.7 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

GAME-WINNING CHEX™ MUDDY BUDDIES™ BARS



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Score major points with these chocolate-peanut butter cereal bars that taste just like your favorite snack. These sweet treats combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, Rice Chex™ cereal and marshmallows for a shareable game day dessert everyone will love.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, place cereal; set aside.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In very large microwavable bowl, microwave butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter uncovered on High 1 minute. Stir; microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
  • Add marshmallows; toss until coated. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds, stirring until mixture is well blended.
  • Immediately stir in cereal gently until evenly coated. Press cereal mixture evenly into pan using spatula sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. If desired, refrigerate about 20 minutes, or cool completely at room temperature until bars are set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHEX BARS RECIPE



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These no bake peanut butter Chex bars are full of all of the peanut butter chocolaty goodness you will ever need! This recipe is so simple and done in no time!

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
1 ½ cups peanuts (roughly chopped)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 Tablespoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix the cereal and peanuts in a large bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan stir together the brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil for 1 minute. Then remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Toss carefully with a wooden spoon until all of the cereal is covered.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9 x 13 inch pan and press down gently. Cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave stirring every 20 seconds until completely melted and smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars. Let the chocolate cool.
  • Cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the butter and honey.
  • If you don't have corn syrup, you can use honey or maple syrup instead.
  • Be sure to cook the mixture long enough so that it thickens and turns a light golden brown color.
  • Don't overcook the mixture, or it will be hard and brittle.
  • Stir in the Chex cereal and nuts as soon as the mixture is removed from the heat, so that they are evenly coated.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan so that it holds together well.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, so that they are easy to handle.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chewy Chex Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover Chex cereal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of these bars that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Chewy Chex Bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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