Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Sliced chocolate peanut butter rice Krispie squares topped with sea salt, arranged on parchment paper.

4.43 from 14 votes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Decadent layers of creamy peanut butter, marshmallow, and crisp cereal make up Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats—made with 7 ingredients and finished with a sweet-salty bite in every square.

Prep Time7

Cook Time8

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: bars

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

3 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
1 (16 oz) bag mini marshmallows
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp coarse kosher sea salt + more from topping
5 cup crispy rice cereal white or brown
1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks* or bittersweet chips

Instructions

Line the bottom and sides of an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment or wax paper; set aside.
In a large nonstick pot set over medium-low heat, add the oil or butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows. Stir every minute or so until they have melted completely.
Stir in the peanut butter, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in the rice cereal and coat evenly.
With a rubber spatula, stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and shiny.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press it with the spatula to create an even layer.
In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate until smooth. Spread over the top of the bars. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 10–20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

*I used Enjoy Life dark morsels since I’m currently dairy-free.

-I also like using Skippy Natural (creamy) in all of my peanut butter recipes.

STORE Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to keep them from hardening. They’re best enjoyed within 1–2 days at room temperature.

To FREEZE, place the bars in layers separated by wax or parchment paper in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. When ready to eat, let them thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.

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