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no bake peanut butter crack bars

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Copied from The Midnight Baker since I was unable to pinch it - www.bakeatmidnite.com.

yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For no bake peanut butter crack bars

  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 c
    graham cracker or saltine crumbs
  • 1 c
    peanut butter, smooth or chunky
  • 1 c
    confectioner's sugar
  • 1 c
    dark chocolate morsels
  • 2 Tbsp
    peanut butter, smooth
  • 1 tsp
    vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 c
    crisp rice cereal

How To Make no bake peanut butter crack bars

  • 1
    Line the bottom of an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment or aluminum foil.
  • 2
    Mix the melted butter with the cracker crumbs, the one cup peanut butter and confectioner's sugar. Turn into prepared pan and spread evenly in pan. Chill for about 1 hour.
  • 3
    Place chocolate morsels, 2 tbs peanut butter and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir until mixture is smooth. You may have to return the bowl to the microwave for another 15-20 seconds if morsels are not completely melted.
  • 4
    Add the rice cereal to the chocolate mixture, stirring to coat well.
  • 5
    Spread on top of chilled peanut butter mixture and return to refrigerator to chill until firm, about 3 hours.
  • 6
    When well chilled, cut into 9 bars.
  • 7
    Read more: http://www.bakeatmidnite.com/2013/07/no-bake-peanut-butter-crack-bars.html#ixzz2sHexojE2
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