Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these homemade crunch bars, a simple treat that elevates crispy rice cereal and silky chocolate into pure indulgence. Snap, break, and savor each delightful piece of nostalgia that connects sweet memories with delectable craft.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or natural)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
This recipe does not have additional ingredients beyond the main components.
Instructions
- Create a smooth, glossy chocolate-peanut butter base by gently melting chocolate chips and peanut butter in a saucepan, whisking continuously to prevent scorching.
- Immediately transfer the molten mixture from heat and fold crispy rice cereal into the liquid, ensuring every grain receives a thorough chocolate coating.
- Pour the chocolatey cereal mixture into a prepared square pan, using a spatula to distribute the contents uniformly and create an even layer with consistent thickness.
- Allow the confection to stabilize and solidify at ambient temperature, which typically requires 30-45 minutes, or accelerate the setting process by placing the pan in the refrigerator for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once the chocolate mixture has completely hardened and maintains structural integrity, use a sharp knife to slice the slab into precise rectangular or square segments.
- Serve the crunch bars chilled or at room temperature, savoring the delightful combination of crisp cereal and rich chocolate-peanut butter flavor.
Notes
- Maintain low heat while melting chocolate and peanut butter to prevent burning or seizing, which can ruin the smooth texture.
- Use a rubber spatula for stirring to ensure even coating of Rice Krispies and prevent chocolate from sticking to the pan.
- Grease the pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray for easy bar removal and clean cutting.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew butter for unique flavor variations that cater to personal preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your Rice Krispies are certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain malt extract.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for a firmer, crunchier texture that holds together better when cut and served.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg