fluffernutter-butter bars
I took a simple old favorite and set out to make it something special. My family took one look and couldn't wait to dive in - and they didn't! They had some before dinner, they had some after dinner. Definitely a win. :) I hope you enjoy these as much as we did - with a little more self-control. :D
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Wow, these are not the marshmallow cereal treats you grew up on. The base is a traditional Rice Krispie treat with the addition of extra marshmallows and the crunch of graham cracker Teddy Grahams. What turns this into a rich and decadent dessert is the topping. And, this is where peanut butter lovers will fall in love. There's a thick layer of melted peanut butter chips and chopped peanut butter cups. So good, you'll find reasons to make these again and again (kids' birthday party, game day dessert, after-school treat, potluck, etc). If you love a fluffernutter, the flavors in these homemade cereal treats mimic the sandwich.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 5 cups mini marshmallows (you'll need a total of 2 10 oz bags)
- 2/3 cup peanut or almond butter
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup graham cookies, broken (like Teddy Grahams)
- 1 package Reese's peanut butter chips (10 oz)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- 1 bag Reese's peanut butter cups (10.5 oz.)
How To Make fluffernutter-butter bars
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Step 1Unwrap the peanut butter cups and do a rough chop to make small, bite-sized pieces, but not too small. Set aside. Note: I used miniatures, but the original size would work just as well. If you're in a mad rush you can use the unwrapped minis, but you won't get the same richness. -
Step 2In an extra-large microwaveable bowl, heat butter and 5 c. marshmallows on high for 2 min. Stir. Heat one minute more. Add peanut butter and stir until smooth. You may need a few additional seconds in the microwave. Note: You'll need two bags of mini marshmallows.
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Step 3Combine cereal and marshmallows. Stir until well-coated.
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Step 4Quickly fold in 1 1/2 cups marshmallows and broken graham cookies. Note: We're wheat sensitive, so I used Barbara's Bakery Oatmeal Snackimals, but any graham-flavor cookie would work.
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Step 5Press lightly into a 9" square pan that has been greased or coated with food release spray. Try not to compact too much -- this will make them harder to cut later. Set aside.
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Step 6Put the peanut butter chips into a small microwaveable bowl with the coconut oil. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave for 1 minute more, stir until smooth and all chips are melted. If necessary you can microwave a few additional seconds at a time, stirring between, until they're melted. Note: Coconut oil is not necessary, but gives a nice smooth texture that firms but doesn't harden.
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Step 7Spread peanut butter yumminess evenly over the cereal layer.
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Step 8Cover the top with the chopped peanut butter cups, and press lightly into the melted layer, so they'll bind and do not fall off.
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Step 9Refrigerate for at least an hour, to allow everything to set together. Remove and let set at room temperature for 15-30 minutes. Cut, serve, and enjoy eye-rolling and happy mumbles. :)
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