Reese’s Peanut Butter Captain Crunch Bars Recipe Easy & Irresistible
A quick and easy no-bake dessert combining the crunch of Captain Crunch cereal, creamy peanut butter, and the chocolatey goodness of Reese’s Miniatures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Captain Crunch cereal
- 1 cup Reese’s Miniatures, chopped
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter together. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Add 6 cups of Captain Crunch cereal to the melted mixture, gently folding until the cereal is evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, melt 4 cups of mini marshmallows using the same microwave method (or over low heat on the stove). Stir until smooth, then quickly mix it into the cereal mixture.
- Fold in 1 cup of chopped Reese’s Miniatures, reserving a handful for topping.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the reserved Reese’s pieces on top, pressing slightly to adhere.
- Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Work quickly when combining the marshmallow mixture with the cereal to prevent it from hardening. Lightly grease your spatula or fingers with butter to make pressing the mixture easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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