Thick Crispy Chocolate Bars with Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips work
- 1 cup Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 cup brown rice cereal or use all of one cereal
- 2 tbsp agave or any sticky sweetener such as honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt, less than 1/8 tsp
- 1 tsp solid coconut oil
Peanut Butter Frosting
- 2 heaping tbsp peanut butter of choice
- 2 heaping tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- colored sprinkles, or nonpareils
Instructions
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1.Line a loaf pan or an 8 x 8 inch pan with folded parchment paper. Set aside. A loaf pan will make for a really thick bar as seen in the photo.
2.Melt chocolate, vanilla extract, agave and coconut oil in a double boiler or in the microwave for 25 second increments. Stir until completely melted and shiny. Try not to overheat the chocolate.
3.Mix in cereal. Make sure you dig deep to incorporate all the chocolate into the cereal.
4.Pour into prepared pan. Gently press down with a rubber spatula to make even and level. Keep on counter while heating the peanut butter frosting.
5.Heat peanut butter, chocolate and coconut oil the same way as with the bars. Stir to a creamy consistency. While still warm, spread over bars. Toss sprinkles if using and place in fridge for about 30 minutes or until completely set.
6.Take out and let sit on counter for a few minutes so it’s easier to cut into bars. Lift the parchment paper and place on sturdy cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut into squares or irregular shaped pieces.
7. Can be left on counter for up to 3 days or store in fridge up to 1 week. When serving, take out and let sit on counter for 10 minute or so to soften up. Enjoy!