Irresistible Peanut Butter Honey Bars

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There is nothing better than the classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter. Except for peanut butter, chocolate and honey! This gluten-free treat, is perfect for pairing with your mid-morning coffee. Try keeping them in the freezer or fridge before serving, by cutting them into portions and wrapping them individually with plastic wrap.

Ingredients

    225 g / 1 cup Crystal Margarine, melted
    150 g / 3 cups Puffed rice cereal
    220 g / 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
    225 g / 1 cup Peanut butter (we prefer crunchy)
    450 g / 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
    55 g / 1 tbsp Crystal margarine
    30 ml / 2 tbsp Honey

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the Crystal margarine, rice cereal, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.
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  3. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch pan, that is lined with parchment or plastic wrap.
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  5. In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate chips with the Crystal margarine and honey, stirring occasionally until smooth.
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  7. Spread over the prepared peanut butter, crispy rice crust, making it nice and level. If you would like, garnish with some chopped and toasted peanuts.
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  9. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares, bars or even triangles…

Chefs Notes

  • If you love peanuts as much as we do, add a cup of chopped and roasted peanuts in with the rice cereal, for extra crunch.

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