Description
Chocolate-studded no-bake Chex bars deliver sweet, crunchy satisfaction for quick dessert cravings. Crisp cereal and melted chocolate create an irresistible treat perfect for family gatherings or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chocolate Chex
- 3 cups small pretzels
- 1 cup mini M&M’s
- 6 tablespoons (85 g / 3 oz) butter
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a 9×9-inch pan with foil, extending edges for easy removal. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients: Combine pretzels, chocolate Chex cereal, and miniature M&M’s in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Creating Binding Sauce: In a medium saucepan, gently melt butter and peanut butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in marshmallow fluff until smooth and glossy.
- Coating Mixture: Pour warm marshmallow blend over dry ingredients, thoroughly stirring to ensure complete and uniform coating of all components.
- Setting the Bars: Transfer mixture to prepared pan, using slightly damp hands to compress contents into a smooth, compact layer without air gaps. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until completely firm.
- Cutting and Serving: Remove chilled block using foil edges, place on cutting surface. Slice into 9 equal squares with a clean, sharp knife. Clean blade between cuts for precise edges.
- Storage: Preserve bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Lightly spray foil with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy bar removal and clean cutting.
- Mixing Mastery: Stir ingredients gently to distribute evenly without crushing delicate cereal and pretzels.
- Temperature Control: Melt butter and peanut butter on low heat to avoid burning and maintain smooth consistency.
- Hand Technique: Use slightly damp hands when pressing mixture into pan to prevent sticky residue and create compact bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg