Description
These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars with Sea Salted Caramel Swirl offer a delightful twist on a classic treat. The combination of sweet and salty flavors, along with a satisfying crunch, makes them irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (150g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup (250g) Creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115g) Melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (85g) Honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-free vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1g) Fine sea salt
- 1 cup (200g) Brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted butter
- ½ tsp (2g) Flaky sea salt
- ¼ cup (30g) Toasted chopped peanuts, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Ingredients: Combine butter, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt over low heat.
- Add Cereal: Fold in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Press Mixture: Press firmly into the prepared pan.
- Make Caramel: Melt butter and brown sugar, then whisk in heavy cream and simmer.
- Salt & Swirl: Stir in flaky sea salt and swirl caramel over bars.
- Add Peanuts & Chill: Sprinkle with peanuts and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Cut & Serve: Cut into 12 bars.
Notes
For clean cuts, run a knife under hot water between each slice. Toasting peanuts enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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