M M’s Dream Bars Treat (Print)
Chewy bars with chocolate, crispy cereal, peanut butter, and festive M M's.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cups chocolate chips
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1 cup butterscotch chips
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1 cup holiday M&M's, preferably red and green
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3 cups crispy rice cereal
→ Binding and Flavoring
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
# Directions:
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Melt the peanut butter and unsalted butter together in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth to avoid burning.
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Add the butterscotch chips and stir until fully melted, creating a creamy and chewy mixture.
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Turn off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Fold in the crispy rice cereal, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
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Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Press the cereal mixture firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula.
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Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal base and spread evenly.
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Sprinkle the holiday M&M's generously over the chocolate layer, pressing lightly to ensure they adhere.
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Refrigerate the pan for 1–2 hours or until completely firm. Slice into bars and serve.