Peanut Crisp Bars

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Peanut Crisp Bars are a sweet, crunchy treat combining the rich flavor of peanut butter with a crispy rice cereal base, topped with a luscious brown sugar icing. Perfect for satisfying cravings or sharing at gatherings, these bars offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
  • dash of salt
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • 4 tablespoons oleo
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, Karo syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Blend in peanut butter and stir in the rice Krispies.
  2. Pat the mixture evenly into a foil-lined pan.
  3. In a small pan, melt oleo and brown sugar. Remove from heat. Add milk and vanilla. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Remove the cookie mixture from the pan and peel off the foil.
  5. Spread the icing on top of the cookie mixture.
  6. Chill the bars until set and then cut into small servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

643 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 17.6g 23% DV
Carbs 102.1g 37% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 70.3g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9990.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 394mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 114.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 150.3mg 12% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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