Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies treats are a fun and easy recipe to make. If you’re a peanut butter lover, all you need is five simple ingredients for this traditional Rice Krispie treat. The recipe is similar to the original Rice Krispie treats and perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
The Best Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie treats have been around for generations and are one of those family favorites that we all love. (Once I start eating them, it’s hard to stop – yum!).
Fresh marshmallows, plenty of melted butter, creamy chocolate and peanut butter, and lots of crispy rice cereal make up the delicious treats. The recipe is open to a lot of variety, including semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, sprinkles, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peppermint chips, or just about anything you can think of.
The gooey treat is one that my kids love to make and have since they were little.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Start by adding the butter to a large saucepan and melt on medium heat on the stove top. I used a 5.5-quart saucepan, so you’re going to need a large pot for this recipe.
Next, add the marshmallows to the large pan.
For this recipe, you can use either mini marshmallows or larger marshmallows. I happened to have the large marshmallows on hand, so I used those.
Melt the marshmallows, stirring often so they don’t burn. Is there anything better than butter and marshmallow flavor? Not much!
Add the peanut butter to the marshmallow mixture. For this recipe, I used creamy peanut butter, but you can also use chunky peanut butter or natural peanut butter.
Pour the classic Rice Krispies cereal into the pan and stir until they are covered with melted marshmallows.
You can use a generic brand instead if you don’t use regular Rice Krispies. We love Rice Krispies cereal around here. It can be used for so many tasty treats.
Spread the crisp rice cereal with marshmallows and peanut butter into a 9-inch by 13-inch prepared pan. (Be careful; the treats are hot). I sprayed a little non-stick spray at the bottom of the pan and then placed some parchment paper over that. It helps hold the parchment paper in place.
Once the chocolate sets, it will be much easier to take the Rice Krispies treats out and cut them.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. As you will notice, the chips are a little bit white. Sometimes, they will absorb a tiny bit of moisture, which turns them white. They are fine to eat and will melt perfectly. The only way to really avoid the white surface is to keep the chocolate in the freezer.
Microwave the chocolate chips in the bowl for about one minute. Be sure to stop halfway through and stir. If the chocolate is not completely melted after one minute, stir for a minute or so. The heat should help melt the other chips.
Spread the melted chocolate topping on the crispy treat.
You can either leave the dessert out on the counter at room temperature to let the chocolate harden or refrigerate them. The chocolate will harden a lot faster in the refrigerator, and it’s easier to cut.
If you want a thick layer of chocolate, you can double the amount of chocolate chips. Or, you can use one bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and one bag of white and create a ribbon effect on top.
Alternative Or Additional Toppings
- White chocolate, peanut butter, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate chips.
- Peppermint chips
- Peppermint candies sprinkled on top
- Toffee bits sprinkled on top
- Flaky salt or sea salt
- Brown butter
- Peanut butter cups
- Cocoa Krispies for chocolate Rice Krispies Treats and plenty of chocolate flavor
How Do I Store The Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats?
You can store the treats in an airtight container or cover them with some plastic wrap and leave them at room temperature.
More Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipes
- Swirled with creamy peanut butter atop fudgy brownie layers, these peanut butter swirl brownies are a decadent indulgence in every bite.
- Layered with chocolate cookie crumbs, creamy peanut butter pudding, and whipped topping, the Reese’s peanut butter pudding dessert is a chocolaty, crowd-pleasing treat.
- Combining smooth peanut butter with rich chocolate in a no-bake format, these chocolate peanut butter bars, from Live Well Bake Often, are the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows mini or big
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease and line a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. (Grease first as it helps hold the paper down).
- Add the butter to a large saucepan and melt butter on medium heat.
- Next, add the marshmallows to the saucepan and melt, stirring often.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until melted and combined.
- Pour the Rice Krispies into the pan and mix until covered with marshmallows.
- Carefully press the Rice Krispie mixture into the pan (it will be hot).
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for one minute, stirring at the 30-second mark. (Use a heat-safe and microwave-safe bowl).
- Spread the chocolate over the treats and refrigerate to harden the chocolate.
- Pull the treats out on the parchment paper and cut.
