- Cooking spray
- 2 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange blossom honey
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Line the base of a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl combine the oats, crispy rice, peanuts and raisins; stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a large, 2-quart saucepan combine the brown sugar, honey, butter, peanut butter, vanilla and salt. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, over medium-high heat, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees on a candy thermometer. Immediately pour the hot liquid over the oat mixture, stirring until all of the dry ingredients are coated.
- Transfer the bar mixture to the prepared pan and press into place using your hands. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- To serve, cut into half lengthwise; then horizontally into twelve 2-inch bars.