No Bake Crisp Rice Cereal Treats By Trader Joes Vegan Friendly Recipes

Steps:

• Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch hangover on at least two sides.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mix-ins of your choice until coated.
• Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and let cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Use the parchment overhang to lift the treats from the dish. Cut into sixteen 2-inch square bars.

Steps:

• Tip: to make measuring the agave syrup and peanut butter easier, grease inside the entire measuring cup first (I use a glass measuring cup). That way, the syrup and butter will slide right out.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
• Combine the brown sugar and agave syrup in a preferably non-stick saucepan.
• Bring *just* to a boil; stirring often with a non-stick utensil.
• Continue to stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Remove carefully from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the brown sugar mixture with the peanut butter or seed/nut butter of choice. Mix well. If using, add the chips, too while the mixture is still very hot.
• Add the Rice Krispies-type cereal and stir together.
• Press the mixture into the baking pan. If desired, decorate the top of the treats with Holiday sprinkles/non pareils.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours to cool and harden. Tip: to harden more quickly, cover well and place in the freezer for approximately 1 hour.
• Use a sharp knife to slice into squares.