10/22/2026
⚠️ RECIPE ALERT ⚠️
🍫🥜 **NEW TWIST ON AN OLD FAVORITE: STEEN’S CHOCOLATE CEREAL SQUARES!** 🥜🍫
Rice Krispies first hit grocery store shelves in 1928, and Steen’s has been making delicious cane syrup since 1910. That’s a whole lot of history — and plenty of time to dream up something sweet!
Traditional crispy rice cereal treats rely on marshmallows, but we decided to give this classic a Louisiana twist. One of our Steen’s staffers discovered that our signature cane syrup and crunchy peanut butter make a mighty fine combination. Then our test kitchen took things up a notch with chocolate crispy rice cereal and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Oh, yummm! 😋 Sweet, chocolatey, peanut-buttery goodness with that unmistakable Steen’s flavor. These homemade squares are perfect for sharing, snacking, or sneaking one more when nobody’s looking!
👩🍳 **STEEN’S CHOCOLATE CEREAL SQUARES**
**Ingredients:**
• 1 (15 oz.) box chocolate crispy rice cereal (we used Kellogg’s Cocoa Krispies)
• 2 cups Steen’s Cane Syrup
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
**Directions:**
1️⃣ Pour cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
2️⃣ Using a candy thermometer, heat Steen’s Cane Syrup in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it reaches **270°F (soft crack stage)**. Remove from heat.
3️⃣ Stir in peanut butter, butter and vanilla until well blended.
4️⃣ Pour the warm syrup mixture over the cereal. Sprinkle in the chocolate chips and quickly stir everything together with a rubber spatula.
5️⃣ Transfer to an 8-by-13-inch baking pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
6️⃣ Let cool completely, cut into squares and get ready to enjoy!
🍫 **Yield:** 15–18 squares
💛 From our Steen’s kitchen to yours, we’re bringing a little Louisiana sweetness to a timeless treat!
**Would you try these with chocolate cereal, or would you stick with the original crispy rice? Tell us in the comments!** 👇