CRUNCH BARS

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This is a delicious treat to serve to family and friends. The marshmallows make a sweet, sticky filling between a sponge cake-type base and crunchy topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Arrange marshmallows evenly over cake; bake 2 minutes longer. Cool for 30 minutes. , For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Stir in cereal. Spread over marshmallow layer. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Roxanne Quartermaine
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These Crunch Bars are the perfect dessert for a party. They are easy to make, and they are always a hit with my friends and family.


Nisansala Lakmini
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I love the flavor of these Crunch Bars. The peanut butter and chocolate are a classic combination, and the oats add a nice crunch.


Johnny Bless
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These Crunch Bars are the perfect size for a quick snack. They are also very portable, so they are great for taking to work or school.


Ritu Aktar
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I love that these Crunch Bars can be made ahead of time. It's so nice to have a healthy snack on hand when I'm short on time.


Md Mamuj
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These Crunch Bars are the perfect after-school snack for my kids. They are easy to make, and they are always a hit.


Hussein David
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I love that these Crunch Bars are made with healthy ingredients. They are a great snack for me and my family.


Allison Ramirez
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I made these Crunch Bars for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were all gone by the end of the day. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Victoria Patrick
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These Crunch Bars are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. I always have a jar of peanut butter in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Mina Gaihre
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I've made these Crunch Bars several times now, and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make, and they are always delicious. I love that they can be made with different kinds of nuts and chocolate.


Joshua Keene
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These Crunch Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The peanut butter and chocolate are a classic combination, and the oats add a nice crunch. I love that these bars are also gluten-free and vegan.


Mathew sanga
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients, and it is very easy to follow. The results are delicious, and the Crunch Bars are always a hit with my friends and family.


Oscar Gamez
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These Crunch Bars are the perfect dessert for a party. They are easy to make, and they can be made ahead of time. They are also very portable, so they are great for taking to potlucks or picnics.


Bear Mosen
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I made these Crunch Bars for my kids, and they loved them! They said they were the best snack bars they've ever had. I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Kobe B
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These Crunch Bars are a great snack for on the go. They are easy to make, and they are packed with protein and fiber. I love that they are also gluten-free and vegan.


Lita Roxx
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I was a bit skeptical about making these Crunch Bars because I'm not a big fan of peanut butter. But I'm so glad I gave them a try! They are amazing. The peanut butter flavor is not overpowering, and the combination of chocolate and oats is perfect.


Bipana Chhetri
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These Crunch Bars are dangerous! They are so delicious, I can't stop eating them. I've already had three in one day. I'm going to have to hide them from myself.


Mumil
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I made these Crunch Bars for a potluck, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I especially liked the fact that they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Sapana Joshi
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These Crunch Bars were an absolute hit! They were so easy to make, and the results were delicious. The combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and oats was perfect, and the bars had the perfect amount of crunch. I will definitely be making these aga