These recipes had been sitting in my “to try” stack for quite some time.
I needed a quick dessert one night and finally gave them a try. I can’t believe I waited so long! I’m not sure which I liked better, how much everyone liked them or how quick they were to make! I really liked them much better than plain Rice Krispy treats, and they also freeze really well. I wrap individual bars in wax paper, then place in a zip top bag or freezer container for a special lunch box treat.
The blizzard bars are my personal favorite, especially when made with dark chocolate!
Avalanche Bars
Persons
8
Ingredients
- 12 oz (about 2 cups) white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spray a 9 or 8 inch square pan with nonstick coating, set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl melt the white chocolate chips. (Check your package directions, but usually it's 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds)
- Add the peanut butter and stir to combine. Add the rice krispies and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the marshmallows and mini chocolate chips and stir until combined.
- Gently press into prepared pan evenly. Sprinkle with an additional 2 T mini chocolate chips, let cool completely.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (about 2 cups) chocolate chips of choice (I used dark chocolate with great results)
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or M&M's (I used 1/3 cup ea milk chocolate chips and mini M&Ms and a little super mini marshmallows)
Instructions
- Spray an 8 or 9 inch square pan with non stick spray and set aside.
- Melt the 2 cups chocolate chips in a large microwavable bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
- Stir in the peanut butter and let cool 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the rice cereal, marshmallows, and chocolate chips or M&Ms. Fold together.
- Gently press evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips or M&Ms if desired.
- Let cool before cutting. (This can be sped up by a quick stash in the freezer).
Recipe Source: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
