Crunchy Peanut Delight Recipes to Savor
A no-bake, salty-sweet peanut butter bar with crispy rice cereal, roasted peanuts, and a silky chocolate topping—perfect for quick treats and make-ahead snacks.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 cup crunchy peanut butter Creamy also works
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt Use 0.5 tsp if peanut butter is unsalted
- 4 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter Helps the chocolate set smoothly
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease the parchment.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Stir until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Fold in the crispy rice cereal and chopped peanuts until evenly coated and no dry spots remain.
- Scrape mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using a spatula or lightly oiled hands.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short bursts (or over low heat), stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Pour melted chocolate over the base and spread evenly to the edges. Tap the pan gently to smooth the top.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 to 45 minutes. Lift out using the parchment and transfer to a cutting board.
- Cut into 16 bars. Serve chilled for cleaner edges or at room temperature for a chewier bite.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for 2 months. For a less sweet version, reduce chocolate chips to 1.5 cups or use dark chocolate. Add-ins like mini pretzels or toasted coconut add extra crunch.