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Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

If you love peanut butter, you will love this Peanut Butter Crunch Bars dessert! There is sweet caramel, peanut butter and crispy cereal in every bite.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter crunch bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

9x9 inch pan
saucepan

Ingredients

Base

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups Corn Flakes
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies

Caramel Icing

  • 2 Tablespoons cream
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup powdered sugar , divided

Instructions

  • Line a 9"x9" pan with parchment paper.

Base

  • Mix brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in vanilla, then add the peanut butter, Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies. Mix well. Turn into the prepared pan and press down evenly. Chill.

Caramel Icing

  • Bring all ingredients, except powdered sugar, to a boil in a saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes. Cool slightly. 
  • Add powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time and beat with a hand mixer. Use only enough icing sugar to thicken the icing to your liking.
  • Spread on cooled peanut butter base. 

Notes

  • Calorie count is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used. 

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal