No-Bake Peanut Butter Chex Bars

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups honey
• 0.75 cups sugar
• 1.25 cups creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal squares , such as
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.33 cups creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine honey and sugar in a 4-to 6-quart Dutch oven. Heat over medium heat just until the mixture begins to boil, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and salt until fully combined.

3. 3

   Add cereal to the pot and stir until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, spreading and packing in an even layer. Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, combine chocolate chips, 1/3 cup peanut butter, and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until fully melted,1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Pour chocolate mixture over the bars, spreading evenly. Chill bars until topping is set, 1 hour.

7. 7

   Use foil to remove bars from the pan before cutting and serving. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days.