Classic rice krispie treats taken up a notch, these chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats will become your new favorite. Creamy peanut butter is melted with the butter and marshmallow mixture and then mixed with rice krispies and more marshmallows for extra gooey texture. The treats are topped with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips that melt into a delicious thick chocolate
topping. Rice krispie treats are super simple to make
and require just a few ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. These chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats are quick and easy and best of all are no-bake! Here are a few tips and tricks for the best rice krispie treats. Why did my rice krispie treats turn out hard? There are a few reasons this could be the case. First, make sure to use fresh marshmallows as stale marshmallows, even when melted, will make the treats hard. The second reason is packing down the treats too hard when putting them into the pan. Just gently pat them down to even the top without really packing them in. The last
reason could be over-measuring the rice krispies. If you add too many, the proportions will be off causing the treats to be hard. What can I substitute for peanut butter? If you have a peanut butter allergy, you could substitute any nut butter. Due to differing consistencies of nut butters, the overall texture may be a bit different so just consider that when choosing a nut butter. Can I use natural peanut butter? You can use natural peanut butter in this recipe but make sure to stir it really well so there is no separation of oil from the peanut butter. How do you store rice krispie treats?Ingredients
Tips for making rice krispie treats
The rice krispies should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Don't store them in the refrigerator! They will be rock hard. They will be good for 2-3 days.
Can I freeze them?
You can freeze the treats. Wrap in plastic wrap and foil and place in a zip-top bag or another airtight container. They will last for a few months in the freezer. Thaw them at room temperature overnight.
For more chocolate peanut butter desserts, check out:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cheesecake
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
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Creamy peanut butter is melted with the butter and marshmallow mixture and then mixed with rice krispies and more marshmallows for extra gooey texture. The treats are topped with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips that melt into a delicious thick chocolate topping.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 276 kcal
- 5 tablespoon salted butter cubed
- 10 oz bag mini marshmallows divided
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal or other store brand rice cereal
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
Line a 9x9 or 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on 2 sides or alternately spray with cooking spray.
Remove one cup of marshmallows from the bag and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt the butter, all but 1 cup of the marshmallows and the peanut butter over medium heat. Stir constantly until it's fully melted and combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Quickly stir in the rice krispies until combined. Once combined, stir in the reserved cvup of mini marshmallows.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula or your hands until it's even. Don't press too hard! If it's too sticky, spray the spatula or your hands with cooking spray.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, stirring after each time until melted. Stir in the vegetable oil.
Pour in melted chocolate over teh rice krispie treats and smooth the top. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
When you are ready to serve them, lift the whole block of rice krispie treats out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Slice them with a large knife.
Store in a covered container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Do not refrigerate.
Calories: 276kcal
Keyword cereal treats, chocolate and peanut butter, rice krispie treats