No-Bake Crisp Rice Cereal Treats By Trader Joes (Vegan-Friendly)

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (can substitute cane sugar, like "Sucanat")
• 1/2 cup agave syrup (I used light, not dark amber agave syrup)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• chocolate chips (optional)
• 7 cups Rice Krispies
• nonpareils (aka sprinkles) (optional)

1. 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.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
3. Combine the brown sugar and agave syrup in a preferably non-stick saucepan.
4. Bring *just* to a boil; stirring often with a non-stick utensil.
5. Continue to stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Remove carefully from heat.
6. 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.
7. Add the Rice Krispies-type cereal and stir together.
8. Press the mixture into the baking pan. If desired, decorate the top of the treats with Holiday sprinkles/non pareils.
9. 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.
10. Use a sharp knife to slice into squares.

brown sugar, syrup, peanut butter, chocolate chips, rice krispies, sprinkles

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/no-bake-crisp-rice-cereal-treats-by-trader-joes-vegan-friendly-443749 (may not work)