Ingredients for Vanilla Crunch Bars
- Margarine
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Vanilla
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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How to Make Vanilla Crunch Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ¾ 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 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the entire surface with 4 cups of miniature marshmallows.
- Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are melted and slightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and ¼ cup peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal.
- Once the bars are completely cool, spread the chocolate-Rice Krispies mixture evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
84g
Fat
24g
Carbs
9g
