Thursday, September 16, 2010

Freakin' Fantastic Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Bars

Late this summer I decided to dip my toe into baking competitions by entering a few items in our county fair.
Baking was listed under Senior Homemaking ~ does that make me sound old or what!!
When I noticed that one of the categories was cereal bars I knew just the recipe to enter.  I think these cereal bars definitely live up to their name.  If you like the combination of peanut butter, chocolate and rice krispy treats then you'll probably think they are freakin' fantastic too.  The judges agreed and I won first place in the cereal bar competion ~ yay me!  I received a blue ribbon and a $2.00 cash prize - woo hoo!



Freakin' Fantastic Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Bars
(Adapted from Picky Palate)

6 cups Rice Krispy cereal
4 cups mini marshmallows
3 T butter
2 cups creamy peanut butter
Reese Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
melted chocolate to drizzle

Place cereal into a large mixing bowl, set aside.  In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat.  Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.  Remove from heat and add cereal.  Stir until well coated.  Pour into a well greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and evenly press mixture into the bake dish.
Melt peanut butter in microwave for about 45 seconds and pour over cereal, spread to even it out.  Sprinkle crushed peanut butter cups on top of the peanut butter and then drizzle chocolate on top.  YUM!


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14 comments:

  1. I am in LOVE with this dessert! Rice krispies were the very first thing I remember making on my own. No matter how old we get, it is still fun to enjoy this childhood treat. I am making these ASAP! Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!

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  2. Picky Palate has some great recipes. Those bars look so delicious right now!

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  3. They look delicious. I have tried to contact you but the email account here doesn't work. I had a question for you.

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  4. I love anything with peanut butter! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  5. Oh, these look great & I LoVe peanut butter.

    Don't forget to enter my new contest for a Gooseberry Patch Halloween cookbook!

    Tonia

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  6. I'm usually craving peanut butter 90% of the time so these would be perfect. Delicious! Stopping by from Tatertots & Jello.

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  7. Wow! Those look so good! I love seeing all your other PB recipes on link within too! I love peanut butter.

    ps. Nice to meet you!
    pps. Are you on twitter?

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  8. Wow, 1st prize!! They look and sound fantastic! Who wouldn't want these to win?

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  9. This sounds so delicious. You won $2 and in 2??? That is so funny! But congrats on winning!!!

    www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

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  10. These look AMAZING!!! I'd love for you to link it up at sundae scoop! http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/

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  11. You go girl! That's terrific!
    ~ingrid

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  12. Yeah for you!!!!! You had me at chocolate and peanut butter......I'll be right over!

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  13. These look so yummy! I am a big fan of peanut butter and chocolate. Thanks for sharing this treat. I will be linking to your great recipe.
    Brooke
    thecraftcave.blogspot.com

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