These classic Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are our favorite no-bake treat! This is the recipe that my Mom made for us growing up and it is the BEST!
I’ll have to say my oldest son, Lincoln, and I are so much alike it’s scary. He may look like his daddy, but obviously we spent way too much time together when he was young!
There really are too many to list all of them, but for instance:
- We have to wear socks. Hanging out in the house, sleeping, socks on, always!
- We don’t mind being alone. We can hang out all day in the house, rarely talk. In high contrast to my second son, who has to be entertained or at least talk to you 98% of the time
much like Big Daddy. - We’re kind of shy. I’ve grown out of my shyness somewhat, but I still struggle sometimes. Lincoln totally doesn’t like random strangers. My second son and my husband have never met a stranger!
- We both chose peanut butter to take with us to the deserted island. Yeah, I don’t know, we do these ‘what if’ games all the time!
- I could live off these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars. He could too!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
When it came to making a dessert with peanut butter, I knew Lincoln would be all for helping!
I’m thankful I started the boys early cooking with me. Lincoln has been helping me, literally, since he could stand. We made cookies back then. Now, he can do everything himself. He even grills!
He first measures the cereal into a large bowl.
Next, he added the corn syrup and sugar to the saucepan.
After cooking it until the sugar dissolved then added peanut butter.
Stir the peanut butter until it’s combined with the sugar and syrup.
Mix the cereal and peanut butter mixture together then press into prepared pan.
Melt chocolate and pour over bars while chocolate is hot.
Smooth the chocolate over the top with a spatula.
Ryder couldn’t stand it any longer, he had to get in on the action!
After allowing the chocolate to cool and harden, cut the bars.
Go here for tips on how to melt chocolate
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup white corn syrup
- 2 cup peanut butter
- 4 cup rice cereal
- 8 oz milk chocolate melting chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Prepare 8x11 pan by lining with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick spray.
- Stir syrup and sugar in medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly approximately 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until well combined. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal in a large bowl. Mix well. Pour in to prepared pan. Press down until top is smooth and even.
- Melt chocolate and shortening and stir until smooth. Pour over cereal bars and quickly spread until thin. Allow chocolate to harden about 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Nutrition
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B @ The Sequin Notebook says
Oh wow, these look so yummy! You’re lucky to have such adorable kitchen helpers! Thanks for sharing.
Becca from It's Yummi! says
Your boys are adorable, Paula, and peanut butter Krispy treats are a sinful indulgence of mine!
Linda says
Thanks for sharing at All Things Christmas. Linda
Cathy says
These look absolutely DELICIOUS! I’ve had so many sweets in the last few days, but heck I would sure grab one or two of these if I saw them at our party! I love it, and it caught my eye at the Tatertots & Jello party–I had to stop by!
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Joan - My Cookie Clinic says
Paula, I think it’s great you are teaching your sons how to cook and bake. These bars look delicious…wish I had one right now! Seeing Lincoln in action was precious!
Paula says
Thank you, Joan. It’s funny because they can bake (because that’s what I like) and they can grill (that’s what my husband likes) but they can’t/don’t do anything in between! 🙂
Heather says
mmmm – delish!!! What adorable little kitchen helpers you have! Pinned!
Paula says
awww, thank you. They are good little helpers!
Lea Ann (Cooking on the Ranch) says
Nice job Lincoln! Just stopped in to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. It’s been great finding your blog this year. Thanks for all the great recipes and ideas.
Paula says
The feeling is mutual, Lea Ann! Hope you and your family have a great holiday as well!
Winnie says
I like these bars a LOT !!
No wonder Lincoln helps you (I would too)
I could eat half of the pan by myself 🙂
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Paula says
I totally couldn’t eat just one… more like 3! Thank you! Have a great holiday too!