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Turn traditional Rice Krispie Treats into chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats. Creamy peanut butter and mini Reese’s cups make it an extra special sweet!
Table of Contents
- Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Steps to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Tips for Perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- FAQs
- Storing Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
- More Delicious Peanut Butter Desserts
- How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats are quickly taking the place of the traditional chewy goodies in our house. I make these as an after-school snack on special occasions for my children and they go crazy for them! they are a fun twist on the classic treat. Add your favorite mix-ins for different flavors and textures or keep them plain. They’re perfect for family trips, picnics, potluck parties, or just about any time.
Chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies treats are a combination of Rice Krispies cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate. Take your classic rice krispie treats to the next level with this favorite childhood treat. It is full of flavor and deliciousness in every bite. These treats are simple to make and come together quickly and easily. They have a soft texture with a slight krispie crunch. The perfect combination!
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Together these ingredients make an amazingly delicious treat that everyone loves! Make an even layer with all the ingredients that are mostly pantry staples or can be stored for a long period of time. You can make these on the stovetop in a large saucepan. They are that simple!
- Rice Krispies Cereal – Choose your favorite generic crispy rice cereal or the classic Rice Krispies cereal for this recipe. These peanut butter chocolate rice krispie treats are the perfect combination!
- Butter – This helps the ingredients combine and stick together giving it a moist and buttery texture and flavor.
- Marshmallows – both regular-sized and “mini” marshmallows will work best for these simple treats.
- Peanut butter – Creamy peanut butter works best. Try to avoid almond butter or cashew butter for this dessert recipe.
- Peanut butter chips – These are Reese’s brand peanut butter chips. They look like chocolate chips but are made with peanut butter.
- Chocolate chips – Add an extra chocolatey flavor but also slightly melt giving chocolate lovers the best flavor.
- Candy – Reese’s Pieces, mini peanut butter cups, or any of your favorite candy mix-ins.
Steps to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Create the best rice krispie treats with this chocolate peanut butter combination! Add in your favorite Reese’s candy and you have the best treat bar for kids to adults. Simply combine on the stove top just like your favorite rice krispie treat recipe then stir in the extra flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. It is a classic combination everyone loves!
- Stove top – In a large pot, melt butter over low to medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and turn the heat to low. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are melted and completely smooth.
- Stir in – Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter. Add Rice Krispies.
- Combine – Fold in the mini marshmallows at this time. You can also stir in a few handfuls of Reese’s pieces and peanut butter cups if desired to incorporate the candies into the bars.
- Baking pan – Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. DO NOT PRESS them in tightly. Just very gently even the top of the treats.
- Melt together – In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. Microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until melted and the chocolate is shiny.
- Layer – Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the Rice Krispie treats and smooth with a rubber spatula. Top with peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces.
- Cool and cut – Allow to set, for about one hour. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
Tips for Perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Follow these spectacular ways of making chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats just the way you like them with these helpful tips! It is so simple to make and these tips and variations will only make them better! Get ready to enjoy the perfect kid-approved snack that adults love!
- Reese’s – If you can’t find the mini Reese’s PB cups, you can also just chop up regular-sized ones. I have done it both ways. It doesn’t look quite as pretty but they still taste the same!
- Candy – Top these treats with any kind of candy you like! Of course, peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces pair perfectly with the peanut butter inside, but you could use M&Ms, Hershey bars, mini marshmallows, just about anything!
- Chocolate chips – If you love chocolate chips sprinkle some milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, or even white chocolate chips over top. The chips will soften and melt down a bit leaving you will an ooey gooey texture and deliciousness. A great combination of these chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats.
- Stir constantly – Get your stirring arm ready! These treats don’t take long to make, but you will need to stir the marshmallow and butter mixture constantly so it doesn’t burn or stick to the pan.
- Keep it low – Be sure to heat on low to medium heat to keep marshmallows from burning or from reaching too high of a temperature (this will make your Rice Krispies hard and dry).
- Storing – Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep these treats nice and soft. They’ll last for about three to five days.
“So yummy and easy to make!! Nice to switch it up now and then from the classic rice krispies treats.”
-Matt
FAQs
Marshmallows are going to be your best bet to get the perfect consistency for this recipe. Marshmallow fluff or Zephyr (Russian Marshmallows) can be used but I can’t promise you will have similar results.
These treats can get a rubbery texture if too much butter is added. By following this recipe exactly you can avoid this issue.
You may have heated the marshmallows too quickly or for too long. You want to heat the marshmallows over low to medium-low heat and then remove them from the heat when creamy and just melted.
Storing Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
Slice the chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies into squares and store them in an airtight container or a plastic storage bag. Keep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a week. These are great to have for snacks or after-dinner treats.
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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- 9×9 inch pan (or 12×8 inch pan)
Ingredients
- 10 ounces regular sized marshmallows
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
For the Topping/ Mix Ins
- 1 cup Reese's peanut butter morsels
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 cup Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups (optional)
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9" or 12×8" baking dish with parchment paper (or spray very well with cooking spray). Set aside until ready to use. In a large pot, melt butter over low to medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and turn the heat to low. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are melted and completely smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter.
- Add Rice Krispies.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows (you can also stir in a few handfuls of Reese's pieces and peanut butter cups if desired to incorporate the candies into the bars).
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. DO NOT PRESS them in tightly. Just very gently even the top of the treats (use the butter wrapper to press it in).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.Microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until melted and the chocolate is shiny.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the Rice Krispie treats and smooth with a rubber spatula. Top with peanut butter cups and Reese's Pieces.
- Allow to set, for about one hour. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- The Reese’s candies and chocolates are totally optional. If you want to keep the Rice Krispie treats plain, you can leave them out completely.
- If you are in a hurry, you can refrigerate the Rice Krispie treats before serving. Just cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden the chocolate topping
- For maximum freshness, wait to cut into squares until right before serving
Nutrition Information
This was a huge hit with my kids!! They really loved it!
So yummy and easy to make!! Nice to switch it up now and then from the classic rice krispies treats.
Oh my goodness these are going to be a hit in this house! My husband and daughter are going to love these! I can’t wait to give these a try!
I think you forgot the step where you pour the melted morsels over the top, before adding the pb cups. Is that right?
Hi there! They look awesome! I will be making these soon! In your picture though, yours look like you actually poured a little topping on the top and then pushed in the mini peanut butter cups. Are we supposed to reserve out a little of the peanut butter and marshmallow and glaze it on the top? Just wondering. Thanks!
They look gorgeous to me!!! Glad everyone loved them 🙂
@ Aimee- You are the best– seriously! These were amazing!