Reeses Peanut Butter Chex Bars
Reeses Peanut Butter Chex Bars are a delightfully crunchy, no-bake dessert that brings together the iconic peanut butter flavor of Reese’s with the light crisp of Chex cereal—in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal or GF Chex for a fully gluten-free treat
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter I love Jif Natural for its mild sweetness
- 1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate at 60% cacao
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter Reese’s brand if you want extra authenticity
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup for that classic candy-bar stickiness; honey works in a pinch
- Pinch of kosher salt balances sweetness nicely
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving a 1-inch overhang for easy bar removal.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and corn syrup over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in salt, and pour over cereal, mixing gently.
- Transfer the peanut-butter-coated cereal to the prepared pan, press firmly to create an even layer.
- Melt chocolate chips with ½ cup peanut butter in the same saucepan, then drizzle or spread over the bars. Chill until firm.
Notes
Use fresh Chex; Room-temperature peanut butter blends smoothly; Measure sticky ingredients by spraying cups lightly with cooking spray first. For a lighter chew, mix half Rice Chex and half Corn Chex.