Peanut Butter Crispy Bars Recipe

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Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
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  1. Make the crispy crust: Lightly spray a paper towel with nonstick cooking spray and use it to rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Put the cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Pour 1/4 cup water into a small saucepan. Gently add the sugar and corn syrup (do not let any sugar or syrup get on the sides of the pan) and use a small wooden spoon to stir the mixture until just combined. Put a candy thermometer in the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage, 235 degrees F.
  4. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter, and pour the mixture over the cereal. Working quickly, stir until the cereal is thoroughly coated, then pour it into the prepared pan. Using your hands, press the mixture into the bottom of the pan (do not press up the sides). Let the crust cool to room temperature while you make the next layer.
  5. Make the milk chocolate peanut butter layer: In a large nonreactive metal bowl, stir together the chocolate and the peanut butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for about 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust. Put the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until the top layer hardens.
  6. Make the chocolate icing: In a large nonreactive metal bowl, combine the chocolate, corn syrup, and butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is completely smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and stir for 30 seconds to cool slightly. Pour the mixture over the chilled milk chocolate peanut butter layer and spread into an even layer. Put the pan into the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until the topping hardens. Cut into squares using a sharp knife run under hot water and dried for smooth edges and serve. The bars can be stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly, for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 327.96 Kcal (1373 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.64g 35%
Cholesterol 12.35mg 4%
Sodium 159.52mg 7%
Potassium 304.34mg 6%
Total Carbs 26.67g 9%
Sugars 16.89g 68%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 10%
Protein 8.14g 16%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 34.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 438.03 Kcal (1834 kJ)
Calories from fat 272.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.23g 35%
Cholesterol 16.5mg 4%
Sodium 213.05mg 7%
Potassium 406.48mg 6%
Total Carbs 35.63g 9%
Sugars 22.56g 68%
Dietary Fiber 3.23g 10%
Protein 10.87g 16%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.2mg 18%
Calcium 46.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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