Description
These No Bake Crispy Snickers Bars combine the irresistible crunch of crispy rice cereal with the rich flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and chunks of Snickers bars for a delicious, easy-to-make treat. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these bars require no baking and set in the fridge for a smooth, satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey or corn syrup
- 3 Snickers bars, chopped into small pieces
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the bars once set.
- Melt Peanut Butter and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and unsalted butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Sweetener: Stir in honey or corn syrup into the melted mixture until well incorporated. This adds sweetness and helps bind the ingredients.
- Combine Cereal and Snickers: Add the crispy rice cereal and chopped Snickers pieces into the peanut butter mixture. Gently stir until all pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly to create a compact layer.
- Melt Chocolate: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
- Spread Chocolate Topping: Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed cereal mixture in the pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Chill to Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the bars to firm up completely.
- Serve: Once set, remove from the fridge, lift the bars out using the parchment paper, cut into 16 bars, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute corn syrup with an equal amount of honey or maple syrup, but the texture may slightly vary.
- For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and ensure Snickers bars are nut-free or use a different candy bar.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- To speed up setting time, you can place the pan in the freezer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
