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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cherry Bars


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously layered dessert bars featuring chocolate, peanut butter, and cherries.


Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces maraschino cherries
  • 18 ounces brownie mix plus ingredients needed to make brownies
  • 7 ounces marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal

Instructions

  1. Drain maraschino cherries and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut in half and set aside.
  2. Prepare brownies according to package directions for a 9×13 baking dish. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  3. Spread marshmallow creme on top of chilled brownies and return to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Top with halved cherries.
  5. Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe container. Heat on high heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
  6. Stir in crispy rice cereal until completely coated. Spread mixture carefully over the top of the cherries.
  7. Return to the refrigerator for another hour before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • This dessert needs to be chilled before serving for the best texture.
  • Feel free to add more toppings if desired, such as nuts or whipped cream.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg