Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

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HOME > Recipes > Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie® Treats

Who says crisped rice treats are just for kids? I made these treats with a chocolate-peanut butter topping today – cut small and served on a tray, they would be appropriate for any grown-up gathering.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 bag large marshmallows (10 ounces)

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, divided

  • 6 cups crisped rice cereal

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter

Preparation

Lightly grease a 9-inch x 13-inch pan and set aside.

In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until melted. Remove from the heat, add the peanut butter and stir well. Add the cereal and stir until well combined. Carefully press into the pan with wax paper or buttered fingers.

Mix together the chocolate chips and 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter and melt (easiest in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted). Spread the chocolate over the crisped rice treats. Let sit until the chocolate is set. Cut and serve.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are an absolute dream for anyone who loves a good crunch, and adores the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Easy to make, few ingredients, and absolutely delicious, these may be your new favorite way of making rice krispies!

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Several weeks ago, I shared my recipe for Healthy Rice Krispie Treats and they were very well-received.

I simply couldn’t stop making them, and let’s face it – the recipe went viral.

And for a good reason – nothing beats a simple no-bake dessert recipe that requires few ingredients, reminds us of a childhood favorite, and ranks low on the guilt index.

While I wouldn’t consider these chocolate peanut butter rice krispies to be on the same health conscious spectrum as my original recipe, they sure are worthy of praise.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Plus, they don’t contain corn syrup or a marshmallow mixture, which does give them one leg up on classic rice krispies in my opinion.

Not only is the cereal layer of the rice krispies treats jam packed with rich peanut butter and chocolate deliciousness, but we add a layer of chocolate on top to reel in the chocolate lover as well.

Peanut butter lovers, I guarantee this easy recipe will become your go-to favorite treat the next time you’re feeling that itch.

The combination of the peanut butter and chocolate will make you go wild over this enticing crunch!

I certainly did!

Trust me when I say these chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats are not just for kids. 

I just couldn’t stop nibbling on them while I was cutting and photographing them and putting them away. 

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Let’s discuss the simple ingredients needed to make these amazing rice krispie treats.

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats:

Peanut Butter: The glue that holds everything together and also brings that otherworldly unmistakably delicious flavor to the dessert.

I use unsweetened natural peanut butter, but feel free to use any brand of creamy peanut butter or chunky peanut butter you’d like.

Pure Maple Syrup: Used to sweeten the rice krispie treats, we use pure maple syrup. You can swap it for honey if you prefer.

Butter (or Coconut Oil): Bringing plenty of rich flavor and lubrication to ensure the treats don’t turn out dry, we use a generous amount of unsalted butter or coconut oil.

Cocoa Powder: A little cocoa powder brings more chocolate depth to the rice krispies. I use raw cacao powder, but you can use Dutch process cocoa powder or any unsweetened cocoa powder you like.

Pure Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla brings warmth and depth of flavor to the treat. Skip it if you don’t have it on hand.

Sea Salt: A little salt levels up all of the flavors and makes them join together in one cohesive flavor mission.

Crispy Rice Cereal: The true star here, crispy rice cereal is what brings that amazing crunch to rice krispie treats. I use brown rice crispy rice cereal, but pick your favorite brand.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: We mix chocolate chips in with the rice cereal to ensure there is plenty of chocolate flavor to go with the peanut butter.

Use your favorite chocolate chips here! I go with semi-sweet, but dark chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, milk chocolate chips, and sugar-free chocolate chips all work.

Optional Topping: all we need for the optional melted chocolate topping is chocolate chips and butter (or coconut oil).

When melted together, a thick, gooey, deliciously rich ganache forms, which hardens as it sits in the freezer or refrigerator.

Optional Additions:

Mix in mini marshmallows with the crispy rice cereal and the chocolate chips for a sort of s’mores approach to these peanut butter rice krispie bars.

If you’re familiar with the process of making brown butter, feel free to employ that technique here by first browning the butter in the pot you’re using to prepare the peanut butter rice krispie treats recipe.

Chop up some peanut butter cups and toss them in!

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Now that we’ve covered the pantry ingredients for these krispy treats, let’s make it!

Add the peanut butter, pure maple syrup, butter, and vanilla extract to a large pot. Heat the large saucepan on the stove top over medium heat or low heat (depending on your burner), and stir well until everything is melted and completely combined.

Once combined, remove the pot from the heat.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Stir in the cocoa powder and salt until combined. 

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Add the crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips to the pot and gently fold everything together until all of the cereal is well-coated with the peanut butter chocolate mixture.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Pour mixture to a parchment-lined 9” x 9” square pan and spread it into an even layer.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Microwave the chocolate chips and butter in a bowl for 20-second intervals, stirring well in between, until melted and creamy.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Pour this mixture over the rice crispy treats and spread it evenly.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Transfer the square baking dish of rice krispies to your freezer and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened and the rice krispies have set up.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Tug on the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the baking dish and move them to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut any size rice krispie treats you like.

Serve and enjoy!

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Store the rice krispies in an airtight container or zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

You can also cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate if need be. I don’t recommend storing these rice krispie squares at room temperature, as they can melt in the summer heat if you keep your house warm.

Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

If you enjoy these cereal treats, also try these no-bake easy dessert recipes, which are similar yet uniquely different.

More No-Bake Dessert Recipes:

  • No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
  • 3-Ingredient No-Bake Banana Oatmeal Cookies
  • Keto No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
  • Crunchy 4-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
  • 6-Ingredient No-Bake Cookies

Have a blast with this enhanced version of classic rice krispie treats for a fun twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened peanut butter
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, optional
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 4 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional Chocolate Layer:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil or butter

Instructions

    1. Add the peanut butter, pure maple syrup, butter, and vanilla extract to a large pot. Heat the large saucepan on the stove top over medium heat or low heat (depending on your burner), and stir well until everything is melted and completely combined. Once combined, remove the pot from the heat.

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    2. Stir in the cocoa powder and salt until combined. 

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    3. Add the crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips to the pot and gently fold everything together until all of the cereal is well-coated with the peanut butter chocolate mixture.

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    4. Pour mixture to a parchment-lined 9” x 9” square pan and spread it into an even layer.

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    5. Microwave the chocolate chips and butter in a bowl for 20-second intervals, stirring well in between, until melted and creamy.

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    6. Pour this mixture over the rice crispy treats and spread it evenly.

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    7. Transfer the square baking dish of rice krispies to your freezer and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened and the rice krispies have set up.

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    8. Tug on the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the baking dish and move them to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut any size rice krispie treats you like.

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

    9. Serve and enjoy!

    Rice krispies treats with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Notes

Store the rice krispies in an airtight container or zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Yield 16 Serving Size 1 (of 16)
Amount Per Serving Calories 294Total Fat 20gCarbohydrates 26gFiber 3gSugar 10gProtein 5g

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Why can't I find Rice Krispies 2022?

The pandemic is also to blame: Disrupted supply chains have made it difficult to secure a wide range of food products, and rice—obviously one of the main ingredients in Rice Krispies—is one of them.

Is there a substitute for marshmallows in rice crispy treats?

Almond Butter – together, almond butter and maple syrup work together to create a sticky mixture that acts as a substitute for marshmallows. This way, you can make rice crispy treats without marshmallows!

Why did my rice crispy treats turn out hard?

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

Why won't my rice crispy treats stick together?

Usually, this means you have too much moisture in your recipe. This could be because the marshmallows were over-melted or because the brand of butter you used has higher water content. But this is an easy fix - just add more Rice Krispies until you get a stiffer mixture that will stick together.