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peanut butter chocolate marshmallow crunch bars

Chocolate Rice Krispie Crunch Bars Recipe

With a layer of cake on the bottom, marshmallows in the middle, and crispy peanut butter and chocolate on the top, these bars are sure to be a hit.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cool 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Bars, Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 24 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

Bottom Cake Layer:

  • 1/2 c. softened butter (1 stick) or margarine
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Marshmallow Layer:

  • 2 1/2 - 3 c. miniature marshmallows

Topping:

  • 1 c. (heaping full) chocolate chips
  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies

Instructions
 

Cake Layer:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat well.
    1/2 c. softened butter (1 stick) or margarine, 3/4 c. sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix to combine.
    3/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • Spread the cake batter into a greased 9 x 13" baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 - 18 minutes until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs.
  • Remove from the oven and spread marshmallows over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
    2 1/2 - 3 c. miniature marshmallows
  • Cool.

Topping:

  • Melt chocolate chips over low heat. Or you can melt them in the microwave at 30 second intervals.
    1 c. (heaping full) chocolate chips
  • Add peanut butter and stir until creamy, then stir in the Rice Krispies.
    1 c. peanut butter, 1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies
  • Spread the chocolate layer over top of the cooled marshmallows and set in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator. These bars can also be frozen to keep them fresh longer.

Notes

Variations:
If you want to make a chocolate batter for the bottom layer, add 2 Tbsp. of cocoa powder when adding the flour.
Instead of using mini marshmallows, you can spread 16 oz. of marshmallow cream over the cooled cake layer. Then spread the topping over the marshmallow cream.
If desired, you can add 1/2 c. of chopped nuts to the cake batter before baking.
*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1127IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Cake Batter Rice Krispy Treats, Crunch Bars Recipe, Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars Recipe
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