The decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are packed with flavor and have the most heavenly texture. These pillowy treats are the perfect combination of sweet and salty with creamy peanut butter and swirls of semi-sweet chocolate complimenting the sweet marshmallows and crispy rice cereal.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
set time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 12
Calories: 402kcal
Ingredients
6tablespoonssalted butter
16ouncesmini marshmallows(1 large bag)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cuppeanut butter
6cupsRice Krispies cereal
1½cupschocolate chips
Instructions
Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the marshmallows, then reduce heat to low and continue stirring until the marshmallows are completely melted. Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla to combine.
Fold in rice krispies until they are combined. Then very quickly stir in the chocolate chips, then pour the mixture into the dish and use greased hands to pat down so that it takes the shape of the dish.
Allow to set for 1 hour, or 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator. Cut into 12 squares, and enjoy.
Notes
Yield: Makes 9 giant squares, 12 regular sized bars, or 18 small treats.Microwave variation: To make this recipe without using the stove top, place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, and continue to microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well in between until the mixture is smooth. Continue as directed.To Store: place in an airtight container or zip top bag, placing wax or parchment paper between layers if stacked.