Description
Chocolate peanut butter haystacks bring nostalgic comfort with their crunchy, sweet blend of textures. Irresistible clusters of chocolatey goodness promise a delightful treat you can quickly whip up and savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice cereal (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Crunch Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds until smooth and easily blended.
- Incorporate chocolate chips into the warm mixture, stirring until they begin to soften and create a glossy consistency.
- Thoroughly mix rice cereal and chopped peanuts into the chocolate-peanut butter base, ensuring every morsel is evenly coated.
- Carefully drop clustered spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Optionally, garnish each haystack with a sprinkle of additional mini chocolate chips for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Chill the haystacks in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing them to solidify and develop a crisp, delectable texture before serving.
Notes
- Make sure peanut butter and honey are at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending of ingredients.
- Use low heat or short microwave intervals to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing when melting.
- Select gluten-free rice cereal if preparing for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- For a healthier version, swap regular chocolate chips with dark chocolate or sugar-free alternatives to reduce overall sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg