Crispy Peanut Squares - VeryVera
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Crispy Peanut Squares

  • Prep Time: 1h 10m
  • Yield: 40 - 1 1/2" squares
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Ingredients

  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 c light corn syrup
  • 1 c Jif® creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 6 c Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 c peanuts (dry roasted, salted, or honey roasted)

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter in a large glass bowl.
  2. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Use pot holders when handling the glass bowl, as it will be very hot. Ask for help if your microwave is high off the counter top!
  3. In the same bowl, use a heatproof rubber spatula to stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in cereal and peanuts.
  5. Spread mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until set.
  6. Slice into 40, 1 ½ inch squares.

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