Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Measure 3 cups crispy brown rice cereal into a large bowl and set aside.

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup), 1 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and combined. (Alternatively, place these ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.)

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add a few drops of green food coloring. Whisk until the color is evenly distributed and you have the desired shade of green.

Pour the green peanut-butter mixture over the 3 cups of crispy brown rice cereal. Stir gently but thoroughly until every piece of cereal is coated.

Transfer the coated cereal mixture to the prepared 8×8 pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, then press firmly and evenly to pack the mixture so the treats will hold together when set.

Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the mixture is firm.

Carefully lift the set slab from the pan using the parchment paper, place on a cutting board, and cut into 16 bars.

Place black candy melts (from the 110 oz bag black candy melts; you won’t use it all) in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the melts are fully smooth.

Transfer a portion of the melted black candy to a small piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with a small slit cut at one corner. Use the melted candy to pipe hair and a squiggly mouth onto each bar and to “glue” edible candy eyes onto the face.

Trim pretzel sticks to the desired length for bolts. Use a small dab of melted black candy as glue to attach one pretzel stick to each side of a bar; press gently so the pretzels stick.

Allow the piped decoration and glued pieces to set at room temperature (or chill briefly) until the candy has hardened. Serve and enjoy.