Crispy Peanut Butter Bars
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate no-bake treat with these irresistible Crispy Peanut Butter Bars! Featuring the perfect harmony of creamy peanut butter, crunchy crisp rice cereal, and a luscious double-chocolate topping, these bars are a delightful blend of texture and flavor. With only 15 minutes of hands-on prep time, you'll love how quickly this easy recipe comes together. A rich mixture of melted semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips blankets the cereal layer, adding a luxurious sweetness to every bite. Great for serving at parties, gifting to friends, or enjoying at home with a glass of milk, these bars are as versatile as they are addictive. Plus, they're effortlessly stored in the refrigerator, making them a perfect make-ahead dessert. Add this no-fuss recipe to your collection for a crowd-pleasing treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the light brown sugar and peanut butter, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, pour the peanut butter mixture over the crisp rice cereal. Gently fold the mixture together with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spatula or your hands (slightly damp to prevent sticking) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal layer in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly across the surface.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are fully set.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish. Place on a cutting board and slice into 16 equal-sized bars.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.8 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.9 g | 724% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 3230 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 955.6 g | 347% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 483.4 g | ||
| Protein | 114.6 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 140.7 mg | 782% | |
| Potassium | 2512 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
