PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS
I needed something quick for a gathering and whipped up this yummy creation.
—GAIL ANDERSON JEFFERSON, WI
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 3 DOZEN
1 tube (16 1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Press cookie dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 4-5 minutes or just until marshmallows are puffed. Cool 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Drop by spoonfuls over top; gently spread over the marshmallows. Cool and cut into bars.