Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 12 votes

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

How can you take a favorite childhood treat and make it better? Add peanut butter and chocolate! Yes, these Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate are taking those marshmallow squares to the next level.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Resting1

Course: Dessert, snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rice krispie treats, no bake, dessert

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Bobbie Blue

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
1 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups rice cereal
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Prepare 8 x8 inch dish by placing a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan. Make the parchment a little longer to help lift out of the pan.
Spray parchment lightly with cooking spray.
Measure all ingredients.
In a large sauce pan melt butter. Add peanut butter and stir till smooth.
Add marshmallows and continue to stir until melted. Once melted, add the vanilla and the salt.
Once marshmallows are melted remove pan from heat. Add rice cereal and stir gently to coat with marshmallow mixture.
Pour mixture into prepared dish. Press gently with spatula.
Set pan aside. Meanwhile, melt the remaining chocolate chips in the microwave.
Pour melted chocolate over top. Use a spatula to smooth.
Allow to cool on counter for two hours or until chocolate has hardened. Use a sharp knife to cut into 20 small bars.

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