SNOW COVERED CRUNCH BARS

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Prize-Winning Recipe Fall 2010! Love Chex® Muddy Buddies®? Try this winning bar the same chocolate, peanut butter and Chex® combo.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
2 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and the remaining 1/2 cup butter on High about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Add peanut butter; mix until well blended.
  • Place cereal in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Using your hands, gently break cereal into small pieces. Gently stir cereal into chocolate mixture until cereal is coated. Spread cereal mixture evenly over cookie crust; gently press. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until bars are set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Kippi Versluis
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different kinds of cereal and nuts, and it always turns out great.


Alicia Berry
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These crunch bars are delicious and they're so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Karim Baloch
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these crunch bars. The chocolate and rice cereal really balance out the peanut butter flavor.


Jefferson mendez
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These crunch bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids. I love that they can help me sneak some extra peanut butter into their diet.


AYAZ Malik1122
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I've made these crunch bars several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


sharlene furby
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These crunch bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the chocolate and peanut butter complement each other.


Hassan Naeem
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crunch bars turned out dry and crumbly.


Ms Koli
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These crunch bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Lia Mohamed
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I love that these crunch bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for potlucks and parties.


Morris DuBose
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These crunch bars were a huge hit at my son's birthday party. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Zain Hassan
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I've never been a big fan of no-bake bars, but these Snow-Covered Crunch Bars are definitely an exception. They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Profesa kinos
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These crunch bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I made them for my family and they all loved them.


Terrell Cook
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I had some trouble melting the chocolate chips. I ended up burning them a little bit.


Marwa elomary
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These crunch bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would cut the sugar in the frosting by half next time.


Nancy Nmesoma
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These are the best no-bake bars I've ever had! The peanut butter and chocolate filling is so rich and creamy, and the rice cereal adds the perfect amount of crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Jade Patience
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I've made these crunch bars countless times and they never disappoint. They're so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of cereal I have on hand.


Dijaay Daniel
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These Snow-Covered Crunch Bars were a hit at my last party! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The combination of the chocolate, peanut butter, and rice cereal is divine. I highly recommend this recipe!