Ingredients for Rice Krispies Chocolate Dream Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine (alternative to butter)
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How to Make Rice Krispies Chocolate Dream Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- **Bottom Layer:**
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter or margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- **Middle Layer:**
- Evenly sprinkle 10 ounces of mini marshmallows over the baked bottom layer.
- Bake for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- **Top Layer:**
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 12 ounces of your favorite chocolate chips and ½ cup creamy peanut butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Spread the chocolate-cereal mixture evenly over the cooled marshmallow layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm, before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
