Crispy Pretzel Bars Recipe
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Crispy Pretzel Bars

By: Jane Thompson 
"'I often make a big batch of these peanut butter-flavored cereal bars on days that I don't want to heat up the kitchen,' relates Jane Thompson of Eureka, Illinois. 'Kids especially love them, so they're great for picnics, potlucks and school bake sales.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 60 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 5 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup plain M&M's

Directions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal, pretzels and M&M's; stir until coated. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan. Cut into bars.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by Callie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were very good, and gone quickly. I added a second cup of M&Ms and a second cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by mominml   view full review
Made these for my daughter's softball team, and they are a great snack for such events. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2010 by KADYKEL   view full review
I used this recipe and combined it with another one. It was really good! I used 1 stick of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by Basg   view full review
This twist on peanut chews was FUN! My kids loved them (as did the adults I gave it to). Two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by CARYNRN   view full review
I had a similar version at a meeting I went to and was looking for the recipe. O cut back the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by Mona C   view full review
I brought these into work and everyone loved them. I recommend storing them in the fridge so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2011 by Amanda   view full review
I made these for our church's summer picnic's bake wheel. So nice not to have to turn the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by Callie3303   view full review
These were great. One thing I did differently is instead of using M&Ms, I used cinnamon chips.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Toasty Mama   view full review
Made as written and loved it! Easy and fun ~ Thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by NURSEARS   view full review
Hey there Jane from Eurkea...your neighbor here in Metamora found this recipe. Thanks for the...

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