How to Make Chewy Peanut Butter Cranberry Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to finding the perfect combination of sweet and savory, there's just something irresistible about the pairing of peanut butter and cranberries. The rich, creamy texture of peanut butter is perfectly complemented by the tartness of cranberries, creating a flavor profile that's both familiar and unexpected. In this recipe for Chewy Peanut Butter Cranberry Bars, these two ingredients come together to create a delicious and satisfying treat that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 bars

  • Combine corn syrup and brown sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, cook at a boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into sugar mixture. Add rice cereal, oats, cranberries, and coconut; stir well.
  • Press peanut butter mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 142mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 221mg