Best 20 Peanut Butter Crunch Recipes

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For those with a sweet tooth and a craving for something crunchy, peanut butter crunch is the ultimate indulgence. This classic confection combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of toasted peanuts, all enrobed in a sweet and buttery toffee coating. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, creating your own peanut butter crunch is a rewarding experience that will delight your taste buds and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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We didn't have any chocolate chips in the house, but we did have a bag of Nestle® Crunch candy bars meant for Halloween! Add that to an existing peanut butter oatmeal recipe, with a few modifications, and peanut butter crunch cookies are born!

Provided by dextraphy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
8 mini crisped rice chocolate bars (such as Nestle® Crunch bar), roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and peanut butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; beat in brown sugar and white sugar until incorporated. Add egg and vanilla to creamed butter mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Whisk oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until just incorporated. Carefully fold chocolate bars into dough. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating and rich chocolate topping. Garnished with peanuts and even more pretzels, I don't think I'd ever go back to plain old bars again. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups miniature pretzels, coarsely chopped
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup light corn syrup, divided
10 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Reserve 1/3 cup chopped pretzels. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave 6 tablespoons butter on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in marshmallows; cook 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in Rice Krispies and remaining chopped pretzels. Immediately press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In another microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add peanut butter chips; cook 30-40 seconds or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over cereal layer., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining corn syrup and remaining butter. Cook on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add chocolate chips; cook 30-40 seconds longer or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over top., Sprinkle with peanuts and reserved pretzels; press down gently. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE TOFFEE CRUNCH



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Kids and adults will love this peanut butter and cereal twist on toffee brittle.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 cups Reese's Puffs® cereal
1 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips, melted*
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups miniature pretzel twists, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper. Evenly pour cereal in an even layer in pan, clustering cereal tightly. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until well blended. Heat to boiling; cook about 5 minutes or until dark golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Drizzle over cereal; using spatula, spread evenly over cereal.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Cool 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir melted chocolate and peanut butter until well blended. Drizzle over cereal; spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with pretzels and peanuts. Press into chocolate mixure.
  • Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Remove from pan; cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Cut each square diagonally into 2 triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Piece, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH (ICE CREAM TOPPING)



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My two favorite ways to eat this......French vanilla ice cream, topped with Hot Fudge sauce and then this, OR a rich chocolate ice cream topped only with this and whipped cream!! The yield is a guess here as who has time to measure when the ice cream awaits?!!

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until it softens. Slowly add milk and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reduces and thickens.
  • Add peanut butter and mix thoroughly.
  • Add peanuts and vanilla.
  • Continue stirring until smooth.
  • Serve warm over ice cream.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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"The next time you're craving peanut butter cookies try this variation with oats and Grape-Nuts. I think it's even better than the regular cookies, which I like a lot." -Jack Horst of Westfield, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Grape-Nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in Grape-Nuts., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork dipped in flour. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 23m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

or 3/4 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
2 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
2 cups quick rolled oats
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3 (2.1 oz.) chocolate covered crisp peanut buttery candy bars*, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Coat cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, eggs and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Gradually mix into shortening mixture at low speed just until blended. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
  • STIR in chocolate chips and candy bars. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • *Butterfinger candy bars were used in recipe testing.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN CRUNCH



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This sweet, crunchy mix from LaVonne Smith in Kennebec, South Dakota makes a great family snack to munch while watching Christmas movies or trimming the tree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield about 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 cups popped popcorn
4 cups miniature pretzels
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups chocolate-covered peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn and pretzels; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, honey and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat. Pour into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Break into clusters; place in a large bowl. Add chocolate-covered peanuts; mix well. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH APPLES



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Apples and peanut butter are a classic combination. Surprise your friends this fall with this crispy peanut butter cookie coated caramel apple creation.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped peanut butter filled sandwich cookies
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
4 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
  • Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan.
  • Spread the chopped cookies out on a dinner plate. Roll caramel apples in the cookies and place on the aluminum foil. Place the milk chocolate and white chocolate into separate microwave-safe bowls. Heat in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle milk chocolate over the apples, then drizzle the white chocolate over the milk chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.2 calories, Carbohydrate 116 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 341.3 mg, Sugar 91.9 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE CRUNCH BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 36-42 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups corn flakes
1 1/2 cups peanuts (or each) or 1 1/2 cups raisins (or each)

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar.
  • Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil (10-12 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract, cereal and nuts; toss to coat well (mixture will be stiff).
  • Press into a buttered 13x9-inch pan.
  • Cool completely, then cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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Enjoy the crunch in these chocolate and peanut bars made with Gold Medal® whole wheat flour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/2 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add milk, vanilla and egg; beat until well blended. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 19 to 24 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Using metal spatula, spread softened chips to frost bars. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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These Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars could not be more delicious and perfect for a back to school weekend dessert!

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Reese's Puffs™ cereal Peanut Butter
3 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup white candy melts, melted
1 cup chocolate candy melts, melted

Steps:

  • Place cereal and marshmallows into a large mixing bowl. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
  • Place brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and let boil for one minute. Remove and stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until well combined, the marshmallows will melt while stirring. Pour cereal mixture into prepared baking dish spreading and pressing evenly, will be sticky, doesn't have to be perfect. Drizzle top layer with melted white chocolate then with melted chocolate.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 0 g

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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Make and share this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup smooth peanut butter
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1/3 cup light corn syrup
4 1/2 cups corn flakes, coarsely crushed
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Generously grease 13x9 baking pan or coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan, thoroughly stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, over medium high heat and boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in corn flakes, 2/3 cup of the peanuts, the coconut, if using, and vanilla until evenly incorporated. Turn out the mixture into the baking pan, spreading to the edges.
  • Immediately sprinkle the chocolate mini morsels over the top, let stand until they melt. Using a table knife, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top.Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of peanuts over the chocolate.
  • Refrigerate until the chocolate completely sets, about 30 minutes.or freeze 15 minutes to speed chilling. Using a large, sharp knife, cut into 24 bars.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 1 week for freeze up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 101.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.9, Protein 3.4

MOM'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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My mom first made these cookies for me back in 1979 when I was just in kindergarden. These unique peanut butter cookies feature the addition of Shredded Wheat cereal which adds a delicious and tasty "crunch" in every bite!

Provided by Harley Seashell Pri

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 frosted mini-wheats cereal
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, soft
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Oven@ 350 Crush cereal into shreds.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix flour, soda and salt; set aside.
  • Mix rest of ingredients.
  • Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Fold in dry ingredients; mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoons full onto ungreased cookie sheat.
  • Criss-cross flatten with a fork.
  • Bake for 14 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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Who doesn't like creamy marshmallows, mixed with crunchy peanut butter & cereal.. sooo delicious nobody can resist these .. * NOTE* these would be good with other kinds of cereal too.. Cocoa Puffs, or Reese peanut butter puffs would be great too. Use your favorite cereal. Enjoy

Provided by Joelle Johnson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

I small pkg mini marshmallows
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 c peanut butter, crunchy
5-6 c captain crunch peanut butter cereal
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pan over medium low heat add butter , marshmallows stirring often till melted and smooth.
  • 2. Add peanut butter & vanilla mixing till melted & smooth.
  • 3. Add 5 cups cereal and stir till combine. If still liquidity add the remaining cup of cereal stirring well.
  • 4. Pour into a non stick sprayed bar type pan ( I used a 8x 11) and using a spoon that was sprayed with nonstick spray, push gently into an even layer. Let cool them cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH



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This is so easy and Delicious!

Provided by Cathy Franklin

Categories     Nuts

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 c sugar
1 c white karo syrup
1 1/3 c peanut butter, crunchy
5 c corn flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Mix sugar and syrup together. Bring to a boil until sugar and syrup begins to bubble. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter. Mix well. Stir in corn flakes and blend until corn flakes are covered. Spoon out on waxed paper and allow to cool.

EUNICE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH



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Baptist Church in South, Coffeyville church dinner. Eunice made, and they were the first cookies to leave the table. Great recipe, but fattening.

Provided by shysavsianna

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 40-45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 cup light Karo syrup
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 cups corn flakes

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and caro syrup to a boil and remove from fire.
  • Mix in peanut butter and corn flakes.
  • Spoon out on wax paper.
  • Let stand till slightly firm.
  • You can also use any kind of cereal that you like for this recipe.

PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW CRUNCH BROWNIES



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crunch Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by annh53182

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 Brownines

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup smooth peanut butter (don't use natural peanut butter)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  • For the brownies: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate, butter and ¾ cup of the semisweet chocolate chips over medium heat. Stir occasionally while melting. Set aside and cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl , whisk the eggs thoroughly. Add the sugar and vanilla and whisk until well blended. Stir the melted ingredients into the egg mixture, mixing well. Stir in the dry sifted ingredients and mix well. Fold in the remaining ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the corner of of the pan comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the marshmallows over them. Return the pan to the oven for 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly, until completely melted. Remove from heat, add the Rice Krispies and mix well. Allow to cool for 3 minutes.
  • Spread/Pour the mixture evenly over the marshmallow layer. Refrigerate until chilled before cutting.

MINI PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH ICE CREAM CAKES



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Betty Crocker fudge brownies, melted chocolate chips and peanut butter, and peanut butter cup ice cream create a taste trifecta.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 pint (2 cups) peanut butter cup ice cream, softened
1 jar hot fudge topping
2 chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies, unwrapped, cut crosswise in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350?F. Spray 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper. Make brownies as directed on box, using water oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly between pans.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pans on cooling racks. Use parchment paper to lift out of pan. With 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 6 rounds from each brownie. Place 8 of the rounds on cookie sheet; set remaining 4 rounds aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and peanut butter until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal until coated. Spread thin layer of cereal mixture over 8 brownie rounds on cookie sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Remove brownies from freezer. Top each with small scoop of ice cream; stack 1 brownie round on top of another. Top each stack with 1 plain brownie round; press gently. (Clean up sides of cakes with knife, if necessary.) Top with dollop of hot fudge topping. Garnish with candy half.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PEANUT BUTTER CAP’N CRUNCH CLUSTERS



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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs (36 oz) white candy coating or Almond Bark, coarsely chopped
1 cup peanut butter
4 cups Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch
4 cups Rice Krispie cereal
4 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine Cap'n Crunch, Rice Krispies and Marshmallows. In a double boiler melt white candy coating. When just melted, remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Pour candy coating mixture over top cereal mixture and stir evenly to coat. Line counter with wax paper and drop mixture by large spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let sit until set, about an hour.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH



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Categories     Peanut     Butter

Yield Makes about 515 g (3 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

195 g Skippy peanut butter (3/4 cup)
1/3 recipe Peanut Brittle (page 169) [80 g (1/2 cup)]
120 g feuilletine (1 1/2 cups)
120 g confectioners' sugar (3/4 cup)
2 g kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon)
hazelnut crunch
100 g hazelnut paste (1/3 cup)
1/3 recipe Hazelnut Brittle (page 170) [80 g (1/2 cup)]
80 g feuilletine (1 cup)
20 g confectioners' sugar (2 tablespoons)
3 g kosher salt (3/4 teaspoon)

Steps:

  • Combine the peanut butter, brittle, feuilletine, confectioners' sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and paddle on medium-low speed for about 1 minute, until homogenous. The crunch can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • hazelnut crunch
  • Follow the procedure for the peanut butter crunch, substituting the hazelnut paste and brittle for the peanut butter and brittle.
  • notes
  • If you want to make this nut crunch gluten-free, substitute 1/2 recipe peanut brittle for the feuilletine.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy texture.
  • If you don't have corn syrup, you can substitute it with honey or maple syrup.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture, as it can burn easily.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the sugar mixture reaches the correct temperature.
  • Stir the sugar mixture constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier.
  • Let the peanut butter crunch cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
  • Store the peanut butter crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter crunch is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give peanut butter crunch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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