Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats are my go-to, quick, no-bake dessert. Their simplicity makes them perfect for back-to-school season, game day, after-school parties, and more. Made with peanut butter, marshmallows, Rice Krispie cereal, chocolate, and more–you can whip up a batch in no time!
I love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate! I also remember how my kids would devour these peanut butter chocolate rice crispy treats the moment they walked in the door when they were younger. They were always a hit at game day and school parties.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
They’re super easy for packing into lunchboxes, serving at a potluck, or setting out by the pool. No matter where they go, these treats are always the first to disappear! They also make an ideal treat for hectic school nights.
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Why I love this recipe
- This no-bake recipe comes together in minutes!
- These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats are the first to disappear at any occasion–kids love them!
- They freeze wonderfully, so you can always have a batch ready to go.
Gather these ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Mini marshmallows
- Peanut butter
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Rice Krispie cereal
- Chocolate chips
- Coconut oil or avocado oil
How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
- Grease a 9×13 inch pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter, mini marshmallows, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt together in a large pan over low heat. Gently stir.
- Remove from the heat once melted and add in the Rice Krispies cereal, gently stirring until combined.
- Add the mixture into the prepared 9×13 inch pan, and then lightly spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray and press the mixture to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chocolate chips into a medium-sized heatproof bowl, and microwave for 45-second intervals on medium power, stirring in between, until almost melted. Make sure and watch the mixture while in the microwave, so it doesn’t overheat. Next, add in the oil and stir until nice and smooth.
- Pour and spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the bars, and allow to harden for about 2 hours at room temperature.
- Cut into squares and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Tips & substitutions
- Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate chips, depending on your preference.
- Optional to use peanut butter or favorite nut butter.
- You can add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flavor and texture.
- To freeze, cut the bars into squares and store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers for easier removal.
Serving suggestions
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats are great by themselves or you can serve them with other after-school favorites like grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade chili, and sliders!
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. Place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent it from sticking.
You can also store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 10 oz bag mini marshmallows, about 5 cups
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 8 oz chocolate chips, about 1 ⅓ cups
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter, mini marshmallows, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt together in a large pan over low heat. Gently stir.
- Once melted, remove from the heat and add in the Rice Krispies cereal, gently stirring until combined.
- Add the mixture into the prepared 9×13 pan, scraping all of it, and then lightly spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray and press the mixture to the bottom of the pan.
- Using a medium-sized heatproof bowl, add the chocolate chips and microwave for 45-second intervals on medium power, stirring in between, until almost melted. Make sure and watch this, so it doesn’t over-heat. Next, add in the oil and stir until nice and smooth.
- Pour and spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the bars, and allow to harden for about 2 hours at room temperature.
- Cut into squares and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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