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These chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats are made with brown butter, creamy peanut butter, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies topped with a thick layer of silky chocolate and peanut butter.
These treats are simple to make, do not require any baking, and they are incredibly delicious. It's no wonder that the people who taste tested these claim them as the best Rice Krispie treats they've ever eaten.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- These are so simple and easy, and come together in under 30 minutes.
- Only 5 ingredients are needed for this recipe.
- Crispy, gooey, buttery and full of peanut flavor.
- This recipe can easily be doubled and made in a 9x13 pan.
- Easy to follow, step by step instructions for perfect treats every time.
Recipe Ingredients
Butter - salted or unsalted
Peanut butter - Creamy is best. You can also use chunky peanut butter.
Mini Marshmallows
Rice Krispies cereal
Semi-sweet chocolate - I used chips.
Salted peanuts, finely chopped (optional)
Recipe Instructions
- Line a 9x9 square pan with two sheets of parchment paper, making sure the parchment extends over the sides of the pan to form a "sling". Secure the sides with binder clips if you would like.
- In a large pot, cook the butter over medium heat until it is a golden brown color and smells nutty and toasted, about 5 -7 minutes.
- Stir in the peanut butter and mini marshmallows.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies to fully coat.
- Press the treats into the pan the prepared pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to level the mixture in the pan.
- Melt the chocolate and peanut butter in a medium size bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment until smooth and melted.
- Use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies. Create shallow swirls into the chocolate with the spatula.
- Sprinkle finely chopped salted peanuts over the chocolate (optional). Refrigerate for 20 minutes, then cut into squares.
Baking Tips
- Refrigerating for 20 minutes will cool and set up the chocolate peanut butter layer so that you will be able to make clean slices.
Storage and Freezing
Treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature.
They can be stored in an airtight container, separated by layers of parchment paper so they don't stick together, and frozen for up to one month.
FAQs
No, natural peanut butter tends to separate and does not set properly.
I hope that you enjoy these chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats as much as I do! If you make it, let me know and leave a comment or tag me on Instagram.
Enjoy!
More Peanut Butter Recipes To Try
Banana Cake with Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Buttercream
Salted Caramel Crunch Brownie Bars
Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, unsalted or salted
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup peanuts, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 square pan with two sheets of parchment paper, making sure the parchment extends over the sides of the pan to form a "sling". Secure the sides with binder clips if you would like.
- In a large pot over medium low heat, cook the butter until it is a deep golden brown color and smells nutty and toasted, about 5 -7 minutes. Turn off the heat.½ cup butter, unsalted or salted
- Whisk in the peanut butter until smooth.½ cup peanut butter
- Stir in the marshmallows until smooth. If there are marshmallows that haven't fully melted, place the pot back over low heat and stir until melted. Turn off the heat.6 cups mini marshmallows
- Stir in the Rice Krispies, stirring until fully coated.6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate and peanut butter. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until smooth and melted.1 ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips, ⅓ cup peanut butter
- Spread the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the treats, using an offset spatula.
- Create shallow swirls in the chocolate with the spatula or with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle the peanuts over the chocolate.¼ cup peanuts, finely chopped (optional)
- Refrigerate the treats for 20 minutes so that the chocolate peanut butter can set a bit before serving.
- Remove the treats from the pan with the parchment "handles". Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Jenny
insanely delicious!!