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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars (4 Ingredients) Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a simple and delicious treat made with just four ingredients. Combining rich melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter with crunchy Cheerios, these bars require no baking and are perfect for a quick snack or dessert. They offer a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors and a satisfying crunch, all ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate can also be used)

Peanut Butter Honey Mixture

  • 1 ¼ cup peanut butter, divided
  • ¾ cup honey, divided

Base Mix

  • 5 cups plain Cheerios

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or grease it with butter. Line the pan with parchment paper with some overhang for easy removal later, then set aside.
  2. Melt the chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals. Stir between each interval until the chocolate is just melted and smooth.
  3. Create the chocolate base: Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula, ensuring it fully covers the bottom. Loosely cover the pan with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill and set.
  4. Make peanut butter honey mixture for Cheerios: In a medium saucepan, combine ¾ cup peanut butter with ¼ cup honey. Cook this mixture over low heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  5. Combine Cheerios: Pour the Cheerios into the saucepan with the melted peanut butter and honey mixture. Stir well to coat the cereal evenly.
  6. Assemble the first layer: Remove the chilled chocolate base from the refrigerator. Pour the peanut butter-coated Cheerios over the chocolate layer. Using a spatula, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to ensure the bars hold together well.
  7. Prepare topping drizzle: In the same saucepan, combine the remaining ½ cup peanut butter and ½ cup honey. Heat over low heat, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
  8. Add topping: Drizzle this peanut butter honey mixture over the Cheerios layer and use a spatula to spread it evenly on top.
  9. Chill and set: Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or until the peanut butter topping has hardened.
  10. Serve: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into bars and serve. For best texture, let the bars warm to room temperature for a bit before enjoying.

Notes

  • Lining the pan with parchment paper that has an overhang makes cutting and removing the bars much easier.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leaving them out for too long can cause the bars to soften excessively.
  • These bars taste best when served at room temperature, so allow them to sit out for a few minutes before eating.
  • You can customize the topping before chilling by sprinkling shredded coconut, extra chocolate chips, chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or colorful sprinkles.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-cheerio-bars-4-ingredients-recipe/