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Kudos Bar

If there was one snack I had to pick that represents my childhood, it would be Kudos Bars! Unfortunately they were discontinued while I was still a kid so in the spirit of nostalgia, let's make them at home and even better.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Yields16 to 18 bars
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Servings16 to 18 bars

Ingredients

GRANOLA BAR

  • 3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter, optional
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

FOR ASSEMBLY

  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup M&Ms
  • 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate, melted

Instructions 

  1. To a pot over medium heat, add brown sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter, unsalted butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
  2. Bring to a boil and whisk together.
  3. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until it is like a thick sauce.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal with quick oats.
  5. Pour the sauce over and combine with a rubber spatula.
  6. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper. Add the mixture and press down into one flat layer.
  7. Pop in the fridge to set for about an hour or until cool to the touch.
  8. After it is set, remove from the pan. Cut in half down the middle. Then cut each half into individual granola bars.
  9. Add chocolate to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing each time until completely melted.
  10. Dip the bottom of each bar in the chocolate and transfer to a tray lined with parchment paper.
  11. Drizzle the top of each bar with more chocolate and sprinkle mini M&M's on top.
  12. Pop in the fridge or freezer for about 10 to 20 minutes until the chocolate is hard to the touch.
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

Keep them stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.

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