Fudgey Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Bars
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I have no problem with traditional rice crispy treats, but I seldom say to myself “Oooh I just gotta have one”. They are okay, don’t get me wrong, and they are even better warm just after they have been made. But sometimes, biting into one of those puppies feels like chewing on styrofoam. HOWEVER, these Fudgey Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Bars are different. Chances are pretty good you had these growing up. If you haven’t, prepare to get ruined for all other rice crispy treats. Little bits of crisp cereal enveloped and surrounded by a flavorful peanut butter fudgey coating.
Rather than biting into something hard, you get a toothsome chew that invites you back for more.
You’ll need: Crispy rice cereal*, honey**, Vanilla, Peanut Butter, Brown Sugar (light or dark, whatever you have), and White Sugar.
*I am using a generic cereal. Feel free to buy the name brand if you like. I saved over a dollar by getting this one 🙂
**I love honey in these but honey is expensive! I had this on hand but if you don’t, light (clear) corn syrup is a perfectly good alternative that will save some moolah.
And if you find yourself at the grocery store buying generic cereal and light corn syrup, go ahead and get generic peanut butter too. 🙂 I have this because I buy big bazookin packages of it at Sam’s cheaper than I can get it at the grocery store.
Place honey and sugar into a sauce pot.
Stir this together over medium to medium high heat and bring just to a boil, while stirring constantly.
Once it comes to a boil, remove from heat.
Add in peanut butter and vanilla.
Stir until peanut butter is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
Like this 🙂
Place four cups of cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the yummy fudgy peanut butter mixture over it.
I love this picture…
Stir until well coated.
Taste test before you turn it out into a pan because you gotta make sure it is good enough, ya know ~winks~
Spoon out into an 8×8 pan that has been lined with waxed paper AND sprayed with cooking spray.
Pat down into the pan with the back of a spoon.
Allow to cool completely.
Cut into bars.
And enjoy like you’ve never enjoyed a rice crispy treat before!
Ingredients
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup honey or light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 +1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with waxed or parchment paper and spray paper with cooking spray. Set aside. Pour 4 cups of cereal into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepot, place honey and sugars. Bring to a boil over medium to medium high heat while stirring constantly. Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until peanut butter is fully melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Spoon into prepared pan and pat down with back of a spoon. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
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This sounds like my kind of cookie!!
I love a crispy cookie!! Of course, a nice gooey warm cookie doesn’t go to waste either.
My 3 cookbooks were waiting for me when I made it home from work today. I’m excited to immerse myself after supper reading it!!
Hugs from Chattanooga!!
Oh my goodness, I am so glad to hear the books arrived! I hope you enjoy them!!!
The four cookbooks are here! My sister,two friends, and I will be enjoying them. I ordered from Amazon on 9/15. Happy day from middle TN!
I am so glad to hear they arrived!!! I hope you all enjoy them and thank you so much for all your support!!!
COME HOME TO SUPPER was waiting for me when I got home today, Christy! I don’t have time to read it yet, so I’ll wait until I get home from my meeting to even begin. I’m looking forward to making the fudgey-peanut-butter-rice-crispy-bars, too, but as I was looking at the tutorial I got to thinking about pouring that wonderful “fudgey” sauce over popped corn. Does that sound good to anyone besides me? It just makes my mouth water! Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls: I may make these for the nephews for Halloween.
It sounds WONDERFUL to me!!!!
I’m going to make a batch your way then a batch with cocoa krispes. My grandsons love chocolate. I haves dr these with corn syrup and cornflakes and they are a family favorite.
These look great, but, melt a handful of chocolate chips and drizzle it over the top of these. For anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate – this is wonderful.
I received my Come Home To Supper cookbook today and can hardly wait to get off work so I can dive right in!
Thanks!
Looks awesome!!! Just got an email from Amazon and your “NEW COOKBOOK” is in the mail to me!!! Whoppee can hardly wait!!
This recipe really sounds good. I gained a couple of pounds just reading it.
Also, I just got notified from Amazon that your cookbook will be delivered today.
Can’t wait to read the recipes.