Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Homemade Crunch Bars, a nostalgic treat that combines crunchy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate for a perfect bite. These bars are simple to make, requiring minimal ingredients yet delivering maximum flavor. Whether you’re enjoying them at home or sharing with friends, these bars are sure to bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by clearing the counter and lining an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and marshmallows together until smooth, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan, sprinkle with chocolate chips, then top with the remaining mixture and press down gently.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours until set. Lift out using parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg