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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Delicious no-bake bars combining crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate for a sweet, crunchy treat.
Ingredients
Base
- 3 cups rice crisp cereal
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (low sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for optional topping)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (low sodium if preferred)
Optional Topping
- to taste Chopped Peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix rice cereal in a bowl. In a saucepan, heat brown rice syrup and brown sugar until bubbly, then remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Combine with cereal until well coated.
- Press mixture into prepared pan. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter, then spread over the mixture. Add toppings if desired.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until set. Cut into squares and store.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.