Peanut Butter Squares (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 cups Rice Krispies cereal.
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1 cup light corn syrup.
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1/2 cup sugar.
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1 cup smooth peanut butter.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips.
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1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (for topping).
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1/4 cup holiday sprinkles.
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1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts (optional).
# Instructions:
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Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a saucepan, mix the corn syrup, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla over medium-low heat until combined (do not boil). Pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies in a mixing bowl and stir to coat. Press into the pan evenly.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of peanut butter in 30-second intervals until smooth. Spread this mixture over the cereal layer.
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Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles and optional chopped peanuts. Cool for 2 hours at room temperature before cutting into squares.
# Notes:
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Festive and crunchy peanut butter squares, perfect as a holiday treat.
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Ensure not to boil the corn syrup and sugar mixture to avoid making the bars too hard.