Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or light corn syrup
- ¼ cup butter
Optional Toppings
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles or mini M&Ms (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt the butter, peanut butter, and honey (or light corn syrup) over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine with Cereal: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Fold in the crispy rice cereal gently, ensuring all the cereal is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Press Into Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly. Press the cereal mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to create a uniform layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the festive holiday sprinkles or mini M&Ms on top and gently press them into the surface to stick.
- Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to allow the mixture to set properly before cutting.
- Cut and Serve: After chilling, remove from refrigerator and use a sharp knife to cut into 12 squares. Serve or package as desired.
Notes
- For an allergy-friendly version, substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
- These squares keep well when frozen; store in an airtight container or wrap individually.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the squares hold together well.
- If using honey, choose a mild flavor to avoid overpowering the peanut butter taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
