Description
These irresistible muddy buddy crunch bars blend chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy cereal into a delightful sweet treat. Chocolate lovers will savor each delectable bite with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1440 ml) rice krispies cereal
- 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips
- ½ cup (128 g) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps or 56 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melting Station: Create a silky chocolate-peanut butter base by gently melting chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Flavor Fusion: Whisk unsalted butter and vanilla extract into the melted mixture, blending until a uniform, luxurious texture emerges.
- Cereal Coating: Gently fold the warm chocolate mixture over Rice Krispies, ensuring each crisp piece becomes thoroughly enrobed in the rich, decadent chocolate.
- Setting Layer: Spread the chocolate-coated cereal evenly on a baking sheet, allowing it to cool and solidify at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Sugar Transformation: Transfer the cooled mixture into a large resealable bag, generously dust with powdered sugar, then seal and shake vigorously to create an even, sweet crystalline coating.
- Serving Preparation: Carefully extract the sugar-dusted bars from the bag and slice into delectable, bite-sized squares ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Trick: Stir chocolate and peanut butter every 30 seconds to prevent burning and ensure smooth, glossy consistency.
- Coating Technique: Gently fold chocolate mixture over cereal to guarantee each piece gets fully and evenly covered without breaking delicate Rice Krispies.
- Sugar Dusting Pro: Seal bag completely before shaking to prevent powdered sugar from escaping and create a clean, even white coating.
- Cooling Patience: Let bars set at room temperature for precisely 15-20 minutes to achieve the perfect firm texture without refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg