Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

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Make these easy chocolate peanut butter rice Krispie treats for a sweet snack or special dessert. These easy no bake treats are full of creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, sweet marshmallows, and rich dark chocolate.

Stacked rice krispie squares with a chocolate topping.

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Ingredients
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Tips for making peanut butter Rice Krispie squares
What to serve with Rice Krispie Treats
Storage
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Try these peanut butter chocolate Rice Krispies treats for a chocolatey twist on the classic Rice Krispie treats.

These are the simplest treats to make. Just melt peanut butter and marshmallows together and add crispy rice cereal for a quick no bake dessert recipe.

This recipe is great for get-togethers and if you use easter themed Rice Krispies like I did, it makes a really cute and easy easter dessert.

The combination of peanut butter and chocolate paired with sweet marshmallows and the crispy crunch of Rice Krispies makes for a simple, satisfying, crowd-pleasing dessert.

If you love the idea of using cereal for snacks, try these easy no bake cornflake cookies or shamrock rice Krispie treats.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for exact amounts.

crispy rice cereal: for a crispy crunch treat. I used easter Rice Krispies.
peanut butter + butter: For flavor and texture.
marshmallows: You'll need a bag of mini marshmallows. This adds sweetness and binds the ingredients together.
vanilla extract: for added flavor.
chocolate: this is for topping the bar. I use dark chocolate chips but you can use milk chocolate if you prefer.

Substitutions

peanut butter: I use creamy peanut butter, but you can try chunky peanut butter instead. Natural peanut butter isn't sweet like creamy peanut butter but you can try for a less sweet, more peanut forward flavor.
chocolate: you can use whatever chocolate you prefer, I like dark chocolate for a less sweet treat. You can also garnish the top by dropping ingredients into the melted chocolate layer. Try chopped peanuts or chopped peanut butter cups. Try white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for an extra sweet treat.

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Use parchment paper to line your baking pan which helps you remove the whole bar from the pan for slicing.

Instructions

Prep Tips

Prepare a 9 x 13 baking pan by lightly greasing with butter, or cooking spray, or lining it with parchment paper.

Melted butter and peanut butter in a sauce pan.

Melt the butter and peanut butter together until liquid. I do this on the stove top in a large pot that is big enough for mixing. Heat over medium heat until smooth and liquid.

Marshmallows are poured into a pot with melted peanut butter.

Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract and stir. Next, add the marshmallows and mix until they melt in.

You can also melt the butter and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.

Marshmallows are stirred into melted peanut butter.

Stir to mix the marshmallows in.

They'll take only a minute or so to melt.

The mixture should be smooth.

Easter themed rice Krispie's are added to a pot with melted peanut butter and marshmallows.

Add the Rice Krispie cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir to mix.

It'll be easy at first and then require a bit more effort. Make sure it's all mixed well.

Rice krispie square mixture is added to a parchment-lined pan.

Next, add the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.

Rice krispie square mixture in a baking pan.

I use a spoon for this, and you can spray it with cooking spray so it doesn't stick if you need to.

Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 2 30-second increments stirring in between. Then microwave 15 seconds at a time, stirring, checking, and repeating until the chocolate is mostly melted. Stir to melt the remaining chocolate.

Rice krispie square mixture is topped with melted chocolate.

Pour the chocolate on top of the Rice Krispies bar and spread it into an even layer.

Rice krispie square mixture is topped with set chocolate.

Let set in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.

Let the bar sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.

I like to remove the whole bar using the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board to slice. This saves the bottom of your baking dish if it isn't glass.

Tips for making peanut butter Rice Krispie squares

Stir the peanut butter and butter continuously while melting to ensure it doesn't burn.
Spray the back of a spoon with cooking spray when pressing the mixture into the baking pan.
Let the Rice Krispie treats set in the fridge before slicing them into squares for clean edges.

What to serve with Rice Krispie Treats

This easy treat recipe is great for picnics or get-togethers. Package individual slices in plastic treat bags for a cute easter gift.

For more chocolate peanut combos, try chocolate peanut butter overnight oats or peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bars.

Storage

Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.

FAQs

Can I make this without peanut butter?

Yes, try almond butter or cashew butter instead. I haven't tested it but any nut butter should work.

Can I use a different cereal?

Yes, I've tried this with Cheerios and it works well but needs to stay at room temperature because when refrigerated it's a bit too hard to eat.

Recipe

Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

author : Jacqueline Piper

5 from 1 vote

Easy no bake Rice Krispie treats with chocolate and peanut butter.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Equipment

9 x 13 Baking Dish

Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter
▢ ¾ cup peanut butter
▢ 14 oz mini marshmallows (1 bag)
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 5 cups Rice Krispie's cereal (I used easter kind)
▢ 2 cups chocolate chips (1 bag)

Instructions

Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan or line it with parchment paper.
Melt the butter and peanut butter together in a large pot that is big enough for mixing. Heat over medium heat until smooth and liquid.
Remove from the heat. Add the vanilla extract and marshmallows and mix until they melt in.
Add the marshmallows and stir until they melt into the peanut butter mixture.
Add the Rice Krispies and mix until coated.
Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and flatten out. I use the back of a spoon to flatten it. You can spray the spoon with cooking spray to make sure it doesn't stick.
Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 2 30-second increments stirring in between. Then microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring, checking, and repeating until the chocolate is mostly melted. Stir to melt the remaining chocolate.
Pour the melted chocolate on top of the Rice Krispie mix in the pan. Spread it out in an even layer.
Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Slice in 24 and serve.
I like to use the parchment paper to help remove the entire bar to a cutting board to slice. You can then put the squares back into the pan.

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Notes

Stir the peanut butter and butter continuously while melting to ensure it doesn't burn.

Let the Rice Krispie treats set in the fridge before slicing them into squares for clean edges.

Substitutions

peanut butter: I use creamy peanut butter, but you can try chunky peanut butter instead. Natural peanut butter isn't sweet like creamy peanut butter but you can try for a less sweet, more peanut-forward flavor.

chocolate: you can use whatever chocolate you prefer, I like 50% dark chocolate for a less sweet treat. You can also garnish the top by dropping ingredients into the melted chocolate layer. Try chopped peanuts or chopped peanut butter cups. Try white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for an extra sweet treat.

Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. Eat within a few days. You can also store it in the fridge and let come to room temperature just before serving.