Peanut Butter Squares Recipe
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Peanut Butter Squares

By: Marsha Murray 
"'This recipe is so quick to make and uses ingredients usually found in ample supply in my cupboard,' notes Marsha Murray of Niverville, Manitoba. 'The chocolate-topped bars are a great take-along for potlucks and showers. They always disappear fast,' she assures."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cornflakes
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir in vanilla until combined. Add cereal; mix well. Spread into a greased 8-in. square pan.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Cut into squares.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Um........YUM. These are freaking DANGEROUS. I used a name brand peanut butter (coming from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Nobody'sGirl   view full review
Good, chewy bars. I made these with all rice krispies, as that's what I had on hand. I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by Kyree   view full review
Very chewy and good. Loved being able to use the microwave rather than the stove top! For...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Sweetteeth   view full review
I made these at Christmas and they were a big hit! They're similar to a recipe I used to have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by ReadyToLearn   view full review
Wowee, these were to die for! I made them with only rice crispies because that's what I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2012 by InsanelySweet   view full review
The bar part was sooo tasty. The semi sweet chips on top was slightly too much as it became...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by meggs143   view full review
definitely tasty! next time i will add an extra cup of cereal. i found the bottom layer was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2012 by CtheRose1   view full review
I have made this dish several times now and it is always a hit. I like it becasue it is so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2012 by KC   view full review
Very simple and Yummy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by Julie   view full review
I made these last night for my husband, he gives them 5 stars. I forgot to add the vanilla, ...

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