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Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large bowl combine cake mix, butter, egg, and beat low until crumbly.
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Press in bottom of greased 13×9 pan.
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Bake 350 for 12-18 minutes until golden brown.
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Remove, add marshmallows on top, return to oven 1-2 minutes until puffy.
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Cool while preparing topping.
Topping
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In a large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except cereal and peanuts.
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Heat until smooth stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat, stir in cereal and peanuts, immediately spoon over marshmallows.
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Spread to cover.
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Refrigerate for one hour or let cool room temperature until firm and cut into bars.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Marshmallow Melting Magic 🔥Melt marshmallows slowly over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, even texture.
- Crispy Cereal Secret 🥣Toast the rice cereal briefly in a dry pan before mixing to enhance its crunchiness and add a nutty depth of flavor.
- Peanut Butter Binding Technique 🥜Mix peanut butter with warm ingredients while they're still hot to create a seamless, smooth mixture that binds perfectly.
- Pan Preparation Pro Tip 🧈Line your baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to ensure easy removal and clean cutting of the bars.
- Cooling & Setting Strategy 🧊Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour to achieve the ideal texture and prevent crumbling.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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