Chocolate Pecan Crispy Treats Recipes

CHOCOLATE POTATO CHIP CRISPY TREATS

Steps:

• Spray an 8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted, then remove from heat. Add potato chips and stir until well coated. Spray a spatula or your hands with nonstick cooking spray and press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle candy bar pieces on top of chips and press down gently to adhere. Sprinkle with flaky salt to finish. Refrigerate until chocolate sets, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into 2-inch squares.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT TREATS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Stir in sugar and peanut butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square pan. , In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Chill 30 minutes; cut into squares. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes longer. Store in the refrigerator.

PECAN RICE KRISPIE TREATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F, line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with a nonstick spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, butter, honey, and salt. Pour the pecans on the sheet pan in an even layer.
• Bake for 20 minutes, making sure to stir every five minutes.
• Allow the pecans to cool completely.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high on third-second intervals until all the marshmallows are melted, about three minutes.
• Stir in the vanilla extract and half the pecans.
• Fold the rice krispies into the marshmallow mixtures.
• Press the cereal mixture into the baking pan, allow the mixture to cool.
• Remove the cereal from the pan and cut it into squares.
• Melt the chocolate per the directions on the packaging. Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bars and sprinkle the remaining pecans over the wet chocolate.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT-BUTTER-CARAMEL CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Press mixture into prepared pan in an even layer. Let cool 15 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium heat, swirling pan a few times, until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Uncover and cook, undisturbed, until mixture turns amber, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Carefully add cream and 2 tablespoons butter (it will bubble up); stir until smooth. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Whisk in peanut butter. Spread mixture evenly over crust and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt chocolate and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small heat-proof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Lift from pan using overhangs. Using a serrated knife, cut into squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container between pieces of parchment up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE NUTTY CRISPY TREATS

Steps:

• Mix corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips and almond butter until melted.
• Put rice cereal in a large bowl; mix in almond-chocolate mixture. Pour cereal mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish; cool for 1 hour before serving.