Description
These Peanut Butter Crunch Bars take classic flavors and turn them into an easy, no-bake dessert that delivers on both taste and texture. A crunchy peanut butter and rice cereal base is topped with a thick layer of silky chocolate, creating a treat that’s rich yet satisfyingly crisp.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Crunch Base:
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey (or light corn syrup)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter, honey, and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
In a large bowl, pour the peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the lined baking dish using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set. Once firm, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.