No Bake Crispy Snickers Bars

Ingredients:

– 1 cup milk chocolate chips
– 1 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
– 1/4 cup butter
– 3 cups rice cereal
– 1 cup caramel sauce
– 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal and chopped peanuts.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, peanut butter, and caramel sauce together in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully combined.
3. Pour the melted mixture over the rice cereal and peanuts, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
5. Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
6. Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and spread it evenly with a spatula.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm.
8. Once set, cut into bars and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 bars

Tips:
Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture and bite in the bars.
Press the mixture firmly into the dish to ensure the bars hold together well.