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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Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 229kcal
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