Copycat Kudos Bars

If you were a kid in the '90s, the thought of a Kudos Bar likely brings back memories of a chocolatey, peanut buttery, crisp yet chewy, after-school treat (and maybe some lunchtime bartering). Kudos were always marketed as granola bars, but they tasted more like a candy bar (score one for the kids!). While you can’t find them in stores anymore, my no-bake copycat Kudos Bars are even better than I remember. The secret lies in the gooey, caramel-like sauce and using both rice cereal and oats for that beloved crispy texture.

Set yourself up for success:
There are several steps I recommend to make this recipe turn out as perfect as possible. For one, line the pan with parchment or wax paper before you begin to fill it so that it is easy to remove the bars without losing any of that beautiful chocolatey crust. Similarly, before measuring the sticky ingredients like honey or corn syrup, spray your measuring cups with cooking spray. This will help reduce waste. You don’t want to fight to get the whole bar coated in chocolate, so use a bowl wide enough to dip an entire bar easily. Lastly, use the back of a measuring cup to firmly press down on the cereal mixture to compact it. This will help the bars stay together and give a better bite.

Now you know how to make the best homemade Kudos Bars. So put on your favorite pair of Skidz and dig into one of the best treats of the '90s, fresh from home.

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