Reese’s Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (Printable Format)
Chewy peanut butter bars blend Captain Crunch, marshmallow, and rich toppings in every bite.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Base
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10 regular-size Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
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1/4 cup salted butter
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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4 cups mini marshmallows
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6 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
→ Topping
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1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
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1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/3 cup mini Reese's Pieces candies
# Preparation Steps:
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Chop the peanut butter cups into small, even pieces.
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In a large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup salted butter and 1 cup creamy peanut butter over medium-low heat; stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
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Add 4 cups mini marshmallows to the saucepan; continue stirring until marshmallows are completely melted, then remove the pan from heat.
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Stir in 6 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal; mix thoroughly until all pieces are coated with the marshmallow mixture.
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Fold the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into the mixture, stirring until the pieces start to melt into the base.
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Transfer the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan; press it evenly with a spatula to create a uniform layer.
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Place 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter in a microwavable bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted. Add 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter and stir until fully combined and smooth.
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Drizzle half of the peanut butter topping mixture over the cereal bars. Sprinkle 1/3 cup mini Reese's Pieces over the top, then drizzle with the remaining peanut butter mixture for even coverage.
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Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour until firm. Slice into bars for serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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Spray hands or spatula with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking when pressing the cereal mixture into the pan.