Sweet Marie Bars

This wonderfully easy but delicious cookie bar recipe is a favourite for kids and adults alike.  Chocolate, peanut butter, nuts with that crunch of popped rice is a family favourite reminiscent of that no longer available but classic Canadian chocolate bar.  It's fast and easy and no bake.  Perfect for these hot days of summer when you want dessert but don't want the oven on. 

Go on give them a try.  Bask in the compliments.

Sweet Marie Bars

½ c. Peanut butter (regular or crunchy)

½ c. corn syrup

1¼ c. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. butter

3 c. Rice Krispies

½ c. chopped nuts

1½ c. semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate

1. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the peanut butter, corn syrup and brown sugar.  Mix 'til smooth.  Add Rice Krispies, butter and chopped nuts.  Mix well.
2. Lightly press mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 9" x 12" pan.
3. Melt the chocolate in a bowl in the microwave starting for 1 minute then in 20 second increments.  Stir well after each session.  Spread over top of bar.
4. Refrigerate until firm.
5. Cut into bars and enjoy.