Peanut Butter Crunch Bars Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these ridiculously easy no-bake Peanut Butter Crunch Bars! Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or snack. Chewy peanut butter base, crunchy topping – pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 259.9 kcal

Protein 9g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

1 cup creamy peanut butter
Light Corn Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
Butter
Salt
Corn Flakes
Rice Krispies
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for frosting)

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How to Make Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light corn syrup. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
Add 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal, ½ cup pretzels (crushed), and ¼ cup chocolate chips. Stir until evenly distributed.
Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. Press the peanut butter mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to set completely.
(Optional) Melt ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and spread evenly over the set bars. Refrigerate for another 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

28g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Crunch Bars?

Peanut Butter Crunch Bars takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Crunch Bars?

Peanut Butter Crunch Bars has approximately 259.9 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Crunch Bars?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Crunch Bars are Peanut Butter, Light Corn Syrup, Sugar, Butter, Salt, Corn Flakes. See the full list with measurements above.