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As a thank you for participating in the Food2Kids September Peanut Butter Drive...
here's a little recipe for using up some of that PB you got for yourself.   Thanks to Cookie Madness for posting the half batch recipe on her blog.


Half Batch Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch Bars

3 1/2 oz semi-sweet chocolate (divided use) or a heaping half cup of chocolate chips
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter plus 1 stick (4 oz) butter
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispy Cereal
8 oz peanut butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (to taste)

Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick foil or regular foil. If using regular foil, spray it with cooking spray.

In a medium saucepan, melt 1 1/2 oz chocolate with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter. Stir in 1/2 cup of the peanut butter. When well mixed, stir in 1 cup cereal. Spread in bottom of pan and chill for 15 minutes or until firm.

Clean out saucepan and set over medium heat. Add 1 stick (4 oz) of butter and salt. Cook over medium until melted then stir in remaining 1/2 cup of peanut butter. When smooth, stir in powdered sugar to taste. Pour a little less than half of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate crispy mixture. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cereal over peanut butter mixture, pressing it gently into peanut butter mixture.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate. Add melted chocolate to peanut butter mixture and carefully spread over Rice Krispies. This part is a little tricky, as the Rice Krispies want to go with the chocolate peanut butter mixture.

Chill until set. Lift from pan and cut with a big knife.

Makes 8-12, depending on how you cut them.