Crunch Fudge Sandwiches

This is a very old recipe, back when chocolate and butterscotch chips also came in 6 oz packages. I used to make these frequently when I was a kid, and then also when my own kids were little. They are a nice alternative to Rice Krispy Bars. Use semi sweet chocolate chips rather than milk chocolate chips, as they do not turn out as well when using milk chocolate. You can find the original recipe at the Rice Krispies website.

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1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
4 cups Rice Krispies cereal

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp water


In a large saucepan, melt together the butterscotch chips and peanut butter over very low heat. May also do this in the microwave in a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth. Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated. Press half of the cereal mixture in a well-buttered 8" square baking pan. Chill.

Meanwhile, using the same saucepan or bowl, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in the powdered sugar, butter and water. Mixture will become very thick. Spread over the chilled butterscotch mixture, then top with the remaining Rice Krispie mixture and smooth out. Chill again until everything has set.