Best 4 Chex Dessert Bars Recipes

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Chex dessert bars are a delicious no-bake treat perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a quick and easy dessert. Made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and marshmallows, these bars are a hit with both kids and adults. They are also very versatile, so you can easily customize them to your liking by adding different ingredients or toppings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEX DESSERT BARS



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Provided by Annie

Categories     dessert

Time 3m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 ounces of mini-marshmallows
3 T butter
6 C Honey Nut Chex
½ C chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Reserve ½ cup of mini-marshamllows and set aside.
  • Microwave remaining marshmallows and butter for 1½ minutes.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Stir in Chex, chocolate chips, and remaining marshmallows.
  • Press into a greased 9 x 13 pan.

GLUTEN-FREE CHEX® CEREAL TREAT BARS



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This is a great new twist on popular crispy rice cereal bars. Wrap them individually in plastic for easy toting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
8 cups Rice Chex™ cereal

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer. Stir until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Add cereal; mix well. Using waxed paper or spatula sprayed with cooking spray, press mixture evenly into baking dish. Cool 15 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEX DESSERT BARS



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Make and share this Chex Dessert Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by thedixongang

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups crispy rice cereal or 3 cups corn cereal
1 1/2 cups M&M's
2 1/2 cups pretzel sticks, broken into pieces
1 cup salted peanuts
5 cups marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine marshmallows, butter and peanut butter, melt over low heat or in microwave (microwave & stir in 1 minute increments, usually takes about 3 minutes).
  • Combine cereal, M&M's, pretzels and peanuts in a large bowl. Pour melted butter mixture over cereal & mix well, quickly.
  • Pat into a greased 9x13 pan and cut into squares OR drop by spoonfulls on waxed paper. Let cool 5 minutes and serve.

ORIGINAL CHEX PARTY MIX™ SNACK BAR



Original Chex Party Mix™ Snack Bar image

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size pretzels
1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Roasted chickpeas
Sriracha sauce
Cheese cubes (pepper Jack or Cheddar)
Bacon chunks
Cheese crackers
Popcorn (sea salt or Cheddar)
Cubed hard salami
Corn chips
French-fried onions
Smoked almonds
Pepitas
Cheese puffs
Potato chips (salt and vinegar or chive and onion)

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
  • To serve, place party mix in large bowl, and place mix-ins in individual bowls for party guests to customize their own snack mixes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Prep Time: Remember to consider the time needed to gather and measure your ingredients before beginning your cooking. Be sure to set aside enough time to let the bars chill properly before serving.
  • Kitchen Tools: Make sure you have the right tools on hand, such as a mixer, oven, refrigerator, measuring cups, mixing bowls, baking dish, spatula, and parchment paper.
  • Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh butter, pure vanilla extract, and premium chocolate chips will make a world of difference in the taste of your bars.
  • Don't Overmix: Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense texture, so mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Baking Time: The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the bars and adjust the time as needed. Overbaking can cause the bars to become dry.

Conclusion:

Chex dessert bars are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, they're the perfect snack or dessert for any occasion. Whether you're a fan of the classic recipe or prefer to customize it with your favorite mix-ins, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these delicious and irresistible Chex dessert bars today!

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