Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal – This provides the essential crispy texture of the bars. You can also use any other type of Chex cereal, depending on your preference.
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips – For the deliciously rich, chocolaty layer. Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a deeper flavor, or milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- 1 cup peanut butter – Adds creaminess and helps bind the ingredients together. Feel free to use any nut or seed butter of your choice, such as almond or sunflower seed butter.
- 1/2 cup maple syrup – A natural sweetener that gives a subtle caramel-like flavor to the bars.
- 1/4 cup coconut oil – Enhances the smoothness of the chocolate layer. You can substitute this with butter if preferred.
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Baking Dish: Start by lining an 8 x 8-inch deep dish or a deep baking tray of your choice with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the bars once they are set.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
3. Melt the Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, combine the 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips, 1 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, and 1/4 cup of coconut oil. Heat the mixture until fully melted, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine and Mix: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix until the cereal is fully coated with the chocolate mixture.
5. Transfer to the Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the lined baking dish and spread it evenly. Use a spatula to press the mixture down firmly to ensure the bars hold together.
6. Refrigerate Until Firm: Place the dish in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least an hour, or until the bars are firm and set.
7. Cut and Serve: Once the mixture is firm, remove the dish from the refrigerator. Lift the parchment paper to remove the entire block from the dish, and place it on a cutting board. Cut into bar shapes, and enjoy your homemade Kit Kat bars!
Notes
Serving and Presentation Ideas
Serve your Kit Kat bars on a decorative platter or a rustic wooden board for a charming presentation. You can also wrap individual bars in parchment paper and tie them with a string for a delightful homemade gift. For a more festive look, consider drizzling melted white chocolate over the top or sprinkling chopped nuts or sea salt for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert