Sweet Marie Bars

A very rich, sweet bar.

Original recipe makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

  1. In saucepan, over medium heat, melt corn syrup, peanut butter and brown sugar.
  2. Remove from heat and add cereal. Mix well and press into buttered 9 x 9 inch square pan.
  3. To make icing: Combine the rest of the ingredients. Add more milk, if necessary, until smooth and spreadable.

Nutrition

Calories: 209 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35.2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fat: 7.5 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 3.2 g
Sodium: 116 mg