Homemade Crunch Bars

These homemade Crunch Bars are a delightful combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal. Theyre easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and powdered sugar

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture and gently fold until well coated

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly with a spatula to even it out

Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until the bars have set

Remove from the refrigerator and use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan

Place on a cutting board and cut into squares or bars

Enjoy your homemade Crunch Bars