Chewy Snack Squares Recipes

SNACK MIX SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pretzels, cereal and M&M's. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and peanut butter. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. , Pour over pretzel mixture; stir to coat. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Cool until firm; cut into squares.

CHEWY SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare a 9"x13" baking pan by greasing with shortening and dusting with flour; set aside.
• Place the cake mix, egg and softened stick of butter in a food processor. Process until thoroughly mixed, about a minute. Mixture will be crumbly then will form into a dough.
• Scoop mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly. (I place a piece of plastic wrap over and press with my hand.).
• No need to clean the processor's bowl. To the emptied food processor bowl, place the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs and confections' sugar (hold out a couple of tablespoons if using for dusting). Start pulsing then process until smooth; about a minute. Pour mixture over the cake layer, spreading evenly.
• Bake 300 degress for approximatley 1 hour or until golden brown. Cool completely. Dust (best done using a sieve) with remaining confections sugar, if desired. Cut into squares.

CHEWY CHEX BARS

Steps:

• Spray 13 x 9 inch dish with non stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, microwave butter on high for 45 seconds or until all of the butter has melted.
• Add marshmallows and mix them into the butter. Microwave the butter and marshmallows together for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes longer. Stir until marshmallows are melted and everything is mixed together well.
• Pour the cereal and candy coated chocolates into the large bowl and mix. Press the mixture evenly into baking dish.
• In a small bowl melt the chocolate chips in microwave stirring every 30 seconds.
• With a spoon gently drizzle the chocolate over the Chex Bars.
• Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

CHEWY OATMEAL SNACK BARS

Steps:

• Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening.
• Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in brown sugar and maple syrup; heat to boiling.
• Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently; remove from heat.
• Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until mixture is smooth.
• Stir remaining ingredients into peanut butter mixture, mixing well. Press evenly in pan.
• Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
• For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
• Store covered in refrigerator.

CHEWY SNACK BARS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar and honey and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
• Stir in fruit bits and cereal, and combine well.
• Press mixture into a 9 inch baking pan, using a piece of wax paper. Chill with paper on top for at least 1 hour.
• Remove the paper and chill for another hour.
• Cut into bars.