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Chocodiles

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Chocodiles are a nostalgic, no-bake style treat that combines a buttery, shortbread-like crust with a thick, crunchy layer of chocolate and peanut butter. The base is pressed into a pan and baked until lightly golden, providing a sturdy foundation for the rich topping. The topping features melted semi-sweet chocolate chips mixed with crunchy peanut butter and crushed corn flakes, creating a delightful contrast between smooth sweetness and crisp texture. These bars are perfect for potlucks, school lunches, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth. They are easy to make, require common pantry staples, and always disappear quickly.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 40
Calories: 886.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
Chocodiles are a nostalgic, no-bake style treat that combines a buttery, shortbread-like crust with a thick, crunchy layer of chocolate and peanut butter. The base is pressed into a pan and baked until lightly golden, providing a sturdy foundation for the rich topping. The topping features melted semi-sweet chocolate chips mixed with crunchy peanut butter and crushed corn flakes, creating a delightful contrast between smooth sweetness and crisp texture. These bars are perfect for potlucks, school lunches, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth. They are easy to make, require common pantry staples, and always disappear quickly.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cups Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 cups Shortening Topping:
  • 1/3 cups Peanut butter; crunchy
  • 1 cups Chocolate chips; semisweet
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 1/2 cups Peanut butter; crunchy
  • 1 Egg /2 c Corn flakes, slightly crushe
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (177ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine butter, shortening, sugar, and salt; blend well.
  3. 3
    Stir in flour until a dough forms.
  4. 4
    Press dough evenly into an ungreased square cake pan.
  5. 5
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  6. 6
    Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  7. 7
    In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat.
  8. 8
    Stir in peanut butter and crushed corn flakes until well combined.
  9. 9
    Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the slightly cooled cookie base.
  10. 10
    Allow to cool completely until firm, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 40

Amount Per Serving
Calories 886.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.3g99%
Saturated Fat 27.5g138%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 322.5mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 78.3g27%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 75.5g
Protein 5.4g11%

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

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