Delicious Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies (Print version)
Chewy crispy rice bars mixed with chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, and a snowy powdered sugar coating.
# Ingredients:
For the bars
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6 cups (165 g) crispy rice cereal
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
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1/2 cup (130 g) creamy peanut butter
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1 bag (10 oz or 283 g) mini marshmallows
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1 1/4 cups (215 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For coating
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1 1/4 cups (150 g) powdered sugar, plus more as needed
# Instructions:
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Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the parchment.
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In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter with the peanut butter. Add the marshmallows and stir until mostly smooth, 3-4 minutes.
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Remove the pot from the heat. Add the chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt, then stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture looks glossy.
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Add the crispy rice cereal and fold gently until coated. Work quickly while the mixture is still warm.
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Transfer to the prepared pan. Press lightly into an even layer without compacting the cereal. Cool at room temperature for 20-25 minutes, or chill for 10 minutes.
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Lift the slab from the pan and cut into 20 squares. Place powdered sugar in a large bag or bowl and gently coat the squares before serving.
# Good to know:
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Best served the day they are made, while the cereal is crisp.
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Let the bars cool before adding powdered sugar so the coating stays dry.