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Chocodiles

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These Chocodiles are the ultimate no-bake style treat that requires just a little oven time. The base is a rich, chewy cookie dough made with butter, shortening, and crunchy peanut butter, baked until lightly golden. Once cooled, it&# 226;ÂÂs topped with a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate mixed with more peanut butter and crushed corn flakes. The result is a delightful contrast of textures: soft, fudgy interior meets a snap-crackle-pop topping. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth with a homemade twist on classic candy bars.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1667.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Chocodiles are the ultimate no-bake style treat that requires just a little oven time. The base is a rich, chewy cookie dough made with butter, shortening, and crunchy peanut butter, baked until lightly golden. Once cooled, it&# 226;ÂÂs topped with a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate mixed with more peanut butter and crushed corn flakes. The result is a delightful contrast of textures: soft, fudgy interior meets a snap-crackle-pop topping. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth with a homemade twist on classic candy bars.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1/3 cup Peanut butter; crunchy
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 1/4 cup Flour; all purpose
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips; semisweet
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter; crunchy
  • 1 1/2 cup Corn flakes, slightly crushe
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine butter, shortening, 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter, vanilla, and egg; blend well until smooth.
  3. 3
    Stir in the flour and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. 4
    Press the dough evenly into the bottom of an ungreased square cake pan.
  5. 5
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the base is lightly golden brown.
  6. 6
    Remove from oven and allow the base to cool slightly.
  7. 7
    In a medium saucepan, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently.
  8. 8
    Once melted, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of crunchy peanut butter until smooth.
  9. 9
    Fold in the slightly crushed corn flakes.
  10. 10
    Spread the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled cookie base.
  11. 11
    Allow to cool completely until the topping sets, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1667.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 98.3g152%
Saturated Fat 39.8g199%
Cholesterol 116.5mg39%
Sodium 2876.6mg120%
Total Carbohydrate 166.7g56%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g49%
Sugars 40.5g
Protein 34.1g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bars, baking, butter, chocolate, chocodiles, cornflakes, crunchy, dessert, peanutbutter, shortening, snack, sweet, treat, vanilla
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