Cocoa Frosted Peanut Squares
- Cocoa Frosted Peanut Squares combine brown sugar, peanut butter, and Rice Krispies for a chewy base.
- Spread the mixture in a pan, chill, then top with a chocolate frosting made from cocoa, butter, and icing sugar.
- Cut into 49 squares for convenient sharing or special occasions.
- Always check food labels for allergy information before making or serving.
- For best results, use Kellogg's Rice Krispies as tested in this recipe.
Make bite-sized Cocoa Frosted Peanut Squares with a chewy mix of brown sugar, peanut butter, and Rice Krispies. Top each with a smooth chocolate frosting made from cocoa powder, butter, and icing sugar. Chill until firm, then cut into 49 squares for easy sharing. Always check labels for allergens and know that results work best with Kellogg's Rice Krispies.
Ingredients
- 150 mL or 2/3 cuppacked brown sugar
- 150 mL or 2/3 cupcorn syrup
- 125 mL or 1/2 cuppeanut butter
- 25 mL or 2 tbspbutter
- 750 mL or 3 cupsRice Krispies* cereal
- 125 mL or 1/2 cupchopped unsalted peanuts
- 45 mL or 3 tbspcocoa powder
- 45 mL or 3 tbspboiling water (approx)
- 25 mL or 2 tbspbutter, softened
- 375 mL or 1-1/2 tspicing sugar, sifted
- 1 mL or 1/4 tspvanilla extract
Directions
In saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter and butter; cook, stirring and without boiling, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in Rice Krispies* and peanuts. Evenly spread in parchment paper-lined 9-inch (2.5 L) square metal cake pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Chocolate Frosting: Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk cocoa powder with water until smooth. Add butter; beat with spoon until smooth. Add icing sugar in 2 batches, beating until smooth and adding up to 1 tbsp (15 mL) more water if necessary. Stir in vanilla. Spread evenly over squares. Refrigerate until icing is firm. Cut into squares. YIELD: 49 squares. In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.
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