Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of variations on the marshmallow krispie treats that don’t actually involve cereal. Like this potato chip version, or this “junk food” version. With that combination of sweet and salty, I can see why they’re so popular. I love the idea, except…

I don’t like marshmallows. I know, I know. Please don’t leave. I don’t know what it is about them, but I just don’t like the flavor or texture. I’m weird, what can I say. Luckily, there is a marshmallow-free peanut butter version of the krispie treats that we have been making for years. And while I don’t like marshmallows, I do like potato chips and pretzels dipped in peanut butter. So, I did what anyone would do, and swapped out the cereal for some snack food. Any salty treat would work well here. Try adding in popcorn if that’s your thing. Or maybe you prefer corn chips?

Oh, and did I mention that there is a chocolate frosting poured all over the top?

You start by combing the sugar and corn syrup. Stir in the peanut butter until it melts, and then add in your crushed up chips and a handful of peanuts. Press it into a pan and get to making that frosting.
 

Combine all your ingredients, boil for a few minutes, and pour it on. Then let cool (if you can wait), and find a place to hide them. Because you will not want to share.

Peanut Butter Potato Chip Bars

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Yields 24

For the bars

1. 1 cup granulated sugar
2. 1 cup corn syrup
3. 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
4. 4 cups potato sticks or crushed potato chips
5. 2 cups crushed pretzels
6. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts

For the frosting

1. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2. 6 tablespoons milk
3. 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
4. 6 tablespoons butter
5. pinch salt

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For the bars

1. Combine the sugar and corn syrup in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as the mixture boils, turn off heat and add peanut butter. Once peanut butter is melted, mix in the chips, pretzels, and peanuts. Stir until everything is coated and press into a greased 9x13 pan.

For the frosting

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly, about 10-15 minutes. Pour over bars and let cool completely before cutting into squares and devouring.

Notes

1. Add your choice of chips, pretzels, popcorn - whatever sounds good to you! There should be 6 to 6 1/2 cups total.

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By Kim

The Archaeologist Bakes http://www.thearchaeologistbakes.com/

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