Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are an easy-to-make delight, combining a satisfying crunch and a gooey layer of chocolate with the irresistible flavors of creamy peanut butter. With just seven simple ingredients, this fun recipe might become your new favorite way of making Rice Krispie treats.
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Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, these treats are delicious and reminiscent of the traditional Rice Krispie treats we all know and love.
These peanut butter chocolate Rice Krispie treats are the ultimate dessert for a family gathering or a snack.
Made rich with brown butter and condensed milk, the classic marshmallow base is swirled with peanut butter before being topped with a thick layer of milk chocolate.
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An indulgent and delicious twist on a childhood favorite, this Rice Krispie treat variation is a hit with kids and adults alike.
Peanut butter lovers, I guarantee this easy recipe will become your go-to favorite treat the next time you feel that itch.
The combination of peanut butter and chocolate will make you go wild over this enticing crunch! If chocolate is your love language then you may like our Chocolate Nut Clusters, Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, or our Chocolate Dipped Gluten Free Coconut Macaroons!
I certainly did!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy: With minimal prep time these Rice Krispie treats come together quickly and with only 7 staple kitchen ingredients.
- Versatile: Thanks to their classic flavor this dessert can fit in at any occasion and even be decorated for specific celebrations.
- Make ahead: Rice Krispie treats are the perfect dessert to make in advance and they taste better once they have a chance to sit.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this peanut butter Rice Krispie treat:
Ingredient Notes:
- I like to use Kellogg's Rice Krispie Cereal for this recipe. It is gluten-free and I think tastes the best.
- For the peanut butter you want to use one that is creamy and not crunchy. The peanut butter also needs to be a version that isn't natural or that does not separate in the jar when stored. I tend to grab Jiff Natural Peanut Butter for this recipes. I use the same peanut butter in our Crunchy Peanut Butter Buckeye Recipe.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Additions & Substitutions
Additions:
- Fun toppings: You can easily vary and adjust these Rice Krispie treats by topping the chocolate with butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, chopped Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reece's pieces, flaky sea salt, sprinkles, or white chocolate chips.
- Try using Cocoa Krispies for an all-chocolate base and more chocolate flavor.
Substitutions:
- You can substitute the peanut butter for almond butter to vary the flavor when you want to.
How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1
Brown the butter in a large pot until it begins to smell nutty and has turned a golden brown.
Step 2
Stir in the peanut butter and the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until smooth and combined.
Step 3
Stir in the fresh marshmallows to the peanut butter mixture and continue to stir as they melt. Once melted, remove the pot from the heat.
Step 4
Immediately stir in the Rice Krispie cereal and mix until everything is sticky and coated.
Step 5
Pour the marshmallow mixture onto either a greased baking dish or one that has parchment paper on the bottom. Smooth it out into an even layer.
Step 6
In a small pot, add the oil and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Over low heat, stir until melted and smooth.
Step 7
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over top of the Rice Krispie bars and let the dish sit in the refrigerator for an hour to set.
Serve immediately or cut and store them in the fridge.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure your baking dish is greased or it has a layer of parchment paper on the bottom.
Confidence Tip
To make it easier to mix the marshmallows, grease the spatula.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Sure! You can add chocolate chips, chopped M&Ms, sprinkles, or even toasted pecans to the marshmallow bar base for added texture, color, and flavor. If you love pecans than you will love these Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie Bars!
Rice Krispie treats can be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature. At room temperature, the squares will be soft and almost gooey whereas when stored in the refrigerator they are more firm and chewy.
Yes. Mini marshmallows, regular marshmallows, or even large marshmallows will work. You can also use the colored mini ones and change the look of the squares. Kids tend to love the fun colors swirled together.
If you are looking for other chocolatey desserts, you may want to check out our Simple Nutella Pie or our Chocolate Chow Mein Noodle Cookies! Or, if you also love cannoli's like I do, you will love cannoli cookie cups!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 tbsps butter browned
- 5 oz jumbo marshmallows
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 6 oz Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a large pot until it begins to smell nutty and has turned a golden brown.
- Stir in the peanut butter and the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until smooth and combined.
- Stir in the marshmallows to the peanut butter mixture and continue to stir as they melt. Once melted, remove the pot from the heat.
- Immediately stir in the Rice Krispie cereal and mix until everything is sticky and coated.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture onto either a greased baking dish or one that has parchment paper on the bottom. Smooth it out into an even layer.
- In a small pot, add the oil and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Over low heat, stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over top of the Rice Krispie bars and let the dish sit in the refrigerator for an hour to set.Serve immediately or cut and store them in the fridge.
Jill
These take me back to being a kid. I love this flavor combination!
Paula
This is the perfect treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers like me! It was easy to make and really delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Sharon
Worked great and were so tasty! We have already scoffed the lot and I'm back to make some more!
Melissa
These rice krispie treats are addictively good. I always have to make two batches one for me and one for the kids.
Mandy
These are so good! Like a peanut butter cup rice krispie treat. Took these to a 4th of July BBQ and they were gone so quick!
Brooke
These were absolutely delicious! My grandkids(and I) loved them!