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Monster Crunch Bars

Fun to make, and fun to eat, these Monster Crunch Bars are a delicious sweet and salty snack for Halloween!
Course Recipes
Cuisine Halloween
Prep Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 219kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Rice Krispies Layer

  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1 10.5 oz/300 g package mini marshmallows
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies or generic puffed rice cereal
  • 2⅔ cups mini pretzels coarsely chopped

For the Peanut Butter Layer

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup*
  • ¼ cup peanut butter chips

For the Chocolate Layer

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

For the Monster Crunch Topping

  • ¼ cup salted peanuts coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup Reeses Pieces candy
  • ¼ cup candy corn
  • cup miniature pretzels
  • Candy eyes in assorted sizes

Instructions

  • Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • For the Rice Krispies layer: In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave 6 tablespoons of butter until melted.
  • Add the marshmallows to the bowl of melted butter and return to the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted, stirring in 30-second intervals.
  • Add Rice Krispies and pretzels. Stir to combine and immediately press into the prepared baking dish. Use wax paper to press down as the mixture will be very sticky. Place dish in the fridge while you prepare the next layer.
  • For the peanut butter layer: Combine the butter and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or until the butter is melted, stirring halfway.
  • Add the peanut butter chips and stir well. Return to microwave and cook for another 30-40 seconds or until the chips are melted, stirring halfway. Spread the peanut butter mixture over the cereal layer. And place in the fridge while you prepare the chocolate layer.
  • For the chocolate layer: Place the butter and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 45-60 seconds, or until the butter is melted, stirring halfway. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and stir. Return to microwave and cook for a further 30-40 seconds, until the choc chips are melted, stirring halfway through. Spread the chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
  • For the Monster Crunch topping: While the chocolate is still warm, arrange the candy eyes over the top, along with all the other topping ingredients. Press down gently so that everything sticks to the chocolate.
  • Return to the fridge to set completely.
  • Cut into bars and serve.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Recipe card with step-by-step process photos for Monster Crunch Bars

Notes

*can substitute for Golden Syrup in the UK.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g