Several Recipes for Delicious No-Bake Bars

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Here are five great no-bake bar recipes!

Chocolate-peanut supreme

  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 1/3 c. butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 small packages of instant chocolate pudding
  • 4 c. cold milk
  • 1 (12 oz) carton Cool Whip
  • 1 c. chopped peanuts

In a bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Stir in cracker crumbs and sugar. Mix well. Press into greased 9×13 pan. Prepare pudding with milk according to package directions. Add in Cool Whip. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.

Cheetio treats

  • 3 T. butter
  • 1 package mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 5 c. Cheerios
  • 1 c. plain & M’s

Place butter and marshmallows in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered on high for 2 minutes, or until puffed. Stir in the peanut butter until blended. Add cereal and M M;’s; mix well. Spoon in greased 9×13 pan. press down gently. Cool before cutting.

Variation: Can use Honey Nut Cheerios, also.

Cherry bing bars

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. evaporated milk
  • Dash of salt
  • 1 1/2 c. mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 12 oz. cherry chips
  • 3/4 c. peanut butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 12 oz. chocolate chips
  • 1 c. Rice Krispies OR 5 oz. crushed peanuts

Mix first five ingredients over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove and add cherry chips and vanilla. Pour into greased 9×13 pan. Chill. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Add Rice Krispies or peanuts. Pour over chilled cherry mixture and chill again.

Reach for more bars

First layer

  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 (3 oz) pkg. instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 c. peanut butter
  • 1 c. corn syrup
  • 4 c. Rice Krispies

Second layer

  • 1 stick melted oleo
  • 1/2 (3 oz) pkg instant vanilla pudding
  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c. milk

Third layer

First Layer: Melt first 4 ingredients in microwave; stir in Rice Krispies and press into buttered jelly roll pan. Cool.

Second Layer: Beat together and spread over the first layer. Chill.

Third Layer: Melt together in microwave and pour over second layer.

Scotcheroo bars

  • 1 c. light corn syrup
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 1 c. oatmeal
  • 2 c. corn flakes
  • 2 c. Rice Krispies
  • 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. butterscotch chips.

Combine corn syrup, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until it begins to boil. Stir in peanut butter and remove from heat. Add oatmeal, corn flakes and Rice Krispies. Pour into greased 8×8 pan. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips. Spread over bars.

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