¼ cup unsalted butter
3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
✅ The Crunch
2 cups rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
✅ Optional Upgrades
½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup melted chocolate for drizzle
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP (15 mins active!)
1. Melt the Base
In a saucepan, melt butter + peanut butter over low heat.
Add marshmallows, stir until just melted (don’t overheat!).
2. Mix & Press
Off heat, fold in cereal (+ nuts if using).
Press into parchment-lined pan with greased hands.
3. Set & Slice
Chill 1 hour, then cut into bars.
Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
💡 PRO TIPS
🔸 Extra chewy? Use 3.5 cups marshmallows.
🔸 No-stick trick: Spray spatula with oil before pressing.
🔸 Make ahead: Layer between parchment in airtight container.
