Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Crispy Peanut Butter Treats

This recipe is from a Quick Cooking Magazine from 1999. I used to make this dessert and take it to work, and we all loved it. I plan to make it for a cookout we are going to next weekend. (I had to dig through boxes in the garage to find these old magazines. I cut them apart and punched holes in them, then put them in ringbinders years ago.) This is a rice crispy treat for chocolate lovers.

Crispy Peanut Butter Treats

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
¾ cups peanut butter
7 cups crisp rice cereal
1 package peanut butter chips
¼ cup butter or margarine
2 Tbsp water
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners’ sugar

In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and peanut butter, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30-45 seconds longer or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Pat half into a greased 13 x 9 inch dish. In a microwave safe bowl, heat peanut butter chips and butter, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 10-20 more seconds or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in water, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Carefully spread over the cereal layer. Carefully press remaining cereal mixture over peanut butter layer. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares.

Yum!

Bev

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