Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
PREP
30 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
24 bars
Cookie Layer:
1
package Krusteaz Double Peanut Butter Cookie Mix
1/2 cup
(1 stick) butter, softened
1
egg
1 cup
chocolate chips
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Crispy Cereal Layer:
4 cups
mini marshmallows
1/2 cup
crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup
butter
4 cups
crispy rice cereal
Melted chocolate, optional
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
STEP 2
For Cookie Layer: In medium bowl, stir together Krusteaz Double Peanut Butter Cookie Mix, butter and egg until well blended. Press evenly into prepared pan.
STEP 3
Bake 15-20 minutes or until center is set. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on hot crust. While crust is baking prepare crispy cereal layer.
STEP 4
For Crispy Cereal Layer: Place cereal in large bowl. In medium saucepan, heat marshmallows, peanut butter and butter on low heat; stir until melted and smooth. Pour over cereal; toss until well coated. Immediately top warm crust and chocolate layer with cereal mixture. Let cool completely; drizzle top with melted chocolate, if desired.
