Kanya (Peanut Bars)

From: The Multicultural Cookbook for Students

Roten, Lindsay Grace; Webb, Lois Sinaiko.

Description: Perhaps one of the most popular sweet and crunchy treats in West Africa is a peanut mixture known as kanya, kayan, or kanyan. thi ssimple recipe can be made with fresh roasted peanuts, finley ground or peanut butter. kanya is usually sold by child street peddlers for pennies.

Serves: 12 pieces
Time: ???

Ingredients:

• 0.5 cup smooth peanut butter
• 0.5 cup cream of rice cereal, as needed
• 0.5 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Place peanut butter and sugar in mixing bowl. Using mixing spoon, beat until well blended.
2. Slowly add cream of rice, stirring continually. If necessary, add more cream of rice to make firm dough.
3. Transfer dough to cake pan. Using back of spoon or clean hands, press evenly to cover bottom. Chill in refrigerator to set.
4. To serve, cut into small rectangular bars and eat as candy.