BROWN BUTTER-PEANUT CHEX™ BARS

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Browned butter alone can take crispy cereal bars to a whole new level, but we tripled down by adding peanuts, flaky sea salt and a drizzle of dark chocolate. And because they're made with Rice Chex™ cereal, these treats are gluten free!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter
1 bag (16 oz) miniature marshmallows (8 cups)
10 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
A pinch of sea salt flakes or coarse kosher salt

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In 6-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter turns deep golden brown.
  • Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted and mixture is well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cereal and peanuts; mix well. Using a spatula sprayed with cooking spray, press mixture evenly into pan. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate about 45 minutes or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Pinky Matshika
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These bars are so good, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.


Munira Vedio
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I love that these bars are made with brown butter. It gives them a delicious nutty flavor that really sets them apart from other peanut butter bars.


Jocelyn Ravel
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


Ahmad Adil
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. They're so simple to make and they turned out great!


Koshika Priyanka
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I made these bars for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


SMedia PAK
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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and brown butter. They're perfect for a quick and easy snack.


Susan Nash
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I've made these bars several times and they're always perfect. They're chewy, gooey, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend them!


Ricer935
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use any kind of cereal I have on hand.


Joyce Kasinger
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I loved these bars! The brown butter and chocolate chips really balance out the peanut butter flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


mdshrif Sorker
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for any occasion.


Lukhanyo Mzoboshe
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These peanut chex bars are so addictive! The brown butter adds a delicious nutty flavor, and the peanut butter and chocolate chips make them irresistible. I'll definitely be making these again.