Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Print)

Crunchy Honey Chex cereal coated in peanut butter honey mixture topped with rich chocolate layer. No baking needed for these sweet, crunchy bars.

# Ingredient list:

→ Base Layer

01 - 4 cups gluten-free Honey Chex cereal
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/2 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter

→ Chocolate Topping

05 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (gluten-free certified)
06 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

# Directions:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on opposite sides for easy bar removal later.
02 - Combine peanut butter, honey, and butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
03 - Pour the Honey Chex cereal into the warm peanut butter mixture. Gently fold until every piece is evenly coated without crushing the cereal.
04 - Transfer the coated cereal to the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a compact, uniform layer.
05 - Place chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and melted.
06 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal base. Spread evenly with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is firm and the bars hold their shape when touched.
08 - Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 equal squares with a sharp knife.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between that crisp cereal crunch and creamy chocolate topping is addictive
  • You can make them start to finish in under 20 minutes, most of which is just waiting for chocolate to melt
  • They keep perfectly in the fridge for impromptu dessert emergencies all week long
02 -
  • Press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan or your bars will fall apart when you try to cut them
  • Let the chocolate topping cool slightly before pouring so it doesn't melt into the cereal layer
03 -
  • Use the back of a measuring cup to press the cereal mixture into the pan for an extra even layer
  • Run your knife under hot water and wipe dry before cutting for the cleanest squares

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