Thursday, December 29, 2005

Chocolate Crunch Squares

From Kraft Foods


1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 cups (1/2 of 10-1/2-oz. pkg.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter, divided
4 cups POST HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS Cereal
4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

LIGHTLY grease 8-inch square pan. Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; stir. Microwave 30 sec. or until marshmallows are melted when stirred.
RESERVE 2 Tbsp. peanut butter for frosting; set aside. Stir remaining peanut butter into marshmallow mixture. Immediately add cereal; toss until well coated. Press mixture into prepared pan.
MICROWAVE chocolate and reserved 2 Tbsp. peanut butter in microwaveable bowl 1 to 1-1/2 min., stirring after 30 sec. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over cereal treats; spread to cover. Refrigerate 15 min. until frosting is set. Cut into 16 squares.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS
Great Substitute: Prepare as directed, using 4 cups POST ALPHA-BITS Wholesome Oat & Corn Cereal.
Special Extra: Add 1/2 cup PLANTERS Peanuts with cereal to make an extra-peanuty treat.

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