Snickerdoodle Peanut Butter Chocolate Chex Mix Bars

Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. #CerealMix

Make the Peanut Butter Mixture:

In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, unsalted butter, and light brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble. #PeanutButterMix

Add Flavors:

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. #AddFlavors

Combine with Cereal:

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated. #CombineCereal

Add Chocolate Chips:

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then fold in the mini chocolate chips. The mixture should be cool enough so the chocolate chips don’t melt completely. #AddChocChips

Press into Pan:

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly with a spatula or your hands. #PressIntoPan

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the bars. #CinnamonSugarTopping

Cool and Set:

Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set completely. #CoolingTime

Cut and Serve:

Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Serve and enjoy! #ServeAndEnjoy

Tips:

Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for a firmer texture.