Reeses Peanut Butter Chex Bars
These no-bake Reeses Peanut Butter Chex Bars bring together creamy peanut butter, crunchy Chex cereal, and a ribbon of chocolate for a fun, festive dessert you can whip up in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups creamy peanut butter I love Jif or Skippy for smooth texture
- ½ cup honey runny, light-colored for mild flavor
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups miniature Reese's peanut butter cups roughly chopped (about 20–24 cups)
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal use whole grain for more fiber
- 1 cup Reese's peanut butter chips found near regular chocolate chips
- Pinch fine sea salt balances sweetness
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment. In a saucepan over low heat, whisk peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in Rice Chex cereal until coated. Transfer half to pan, add chopped Reese's cups and peanut butter chips, top with remaining cereal mixture.
- Chill in fridge for 30-45 minutes until set. Lift out by parchment, cut into 16-20 squares. Store in airtight container.
Notes
For extra crunch, stir in chopped peanuts. Check cereal for "gluten-free" label. Store bars in airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days, or in fridge for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.
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