These quick and easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are sweet, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter and chocolate. Perfect for a simple, no-bake treat!
Everyone loves classic rice krispy squares, right? Well how about making them extra special with... peanut butter!
These peanut butter rice krispie treats are chewy, gooey and full of peanut butter flavor.
They're made like standard treats, with marshmallows, but they also have peanut butter folded in for extra great taste.
Then, they're topped with a layer of melted milk chocolate and sprinkled with peanut flavored Reece's Pieces!
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are one of those easy recipes that quickly become a go-to.
They hit all the right notes: sweet, chewy, crunchy, and chocolatey. Whether you're looking for a treat to share or just something to snack on, these bars won't let you down.
And the best part? They're so simple to make
They're also the perfect color for a Thanksgiving treat!
Be sure to also try these other flavors of homemade rice krispie treats or try these fun Ghost Halloween Rice Krispie Treats.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: With just a few ingredients and no baking required, these treats come together in minutes.
- Perfect Balance of Flavors: The combination of peanut butter, marshmallows, and chocolate makes these bars rich and satisfying.
- Versatile: They're great for parties, potlucks, or just as a sweet snack at home.
- Customizable: You can easily adjust the recipe to suit your tastes or dietary needs.
- Kid-Friendly: Both making and eating these bars is fun for kids of all ages!
- The Taste: These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are sweet and satisfyingly chewy with the unmistakable rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter. The chocolate topping adds a layer of creamy sweetness, and if you add Reese's Pieces, you get an extra burst of peanut butter flavor and a bit of crunch.
Ingredients
- Rice Krispies: You need Rice Krispies or any crispy rice cereal. No name brands work just as well!
- Marshmallows: Use mini marshmallows, or chop up larger ones so they melt faster.
- Butter: Adds flavor and helps set the treats.
- Peanut Butter: Adds a great flavor! I use smooth for this recipe, so there aren't any chunks of peanut in the riced krispie treats.
- Chocolate: use chocolate chips or chopped up chocolate to melt for the top of the treats. I use milk chocolate, but you can swap to white chocolate or dark chocolate.
- Reece's Pieces: Optional, but they add more hits of peanut butter flavor when sprinkled onto the melted chocolate. Plus, they add a great color and texture.
See the recipe card for the full method and quantities.
Instructions
Melt: Add the marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter to a large pot over a low heat. Stir and let it all melt together.
Mix: Stir in the Rice Krispies.
Pan: Pour it into the pan and spread it evenly to the edges. Set the pan aside.
Tip: you can lightly spray your hands or a wooden spoon with non-stick cooking spray, or smear with a little butter, to stop the marshmallowy mixture sticking.
Chocolate: Melt the chocolate (either in a microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring between each burst, or in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
Topping: Pour the chocolate over the rice krispies in the pan, and spread to the edges evenly. Sprinkle the top with the Reece's Pieces.
Variations
- Try adding vanilla or almond extract for a different flavor.
- Try crunchy peanut butter if you want pieces of peanuts.
- Stir the Reece's Pieces into the Rice Krispies.
- Swap the milk chocolate topping for white chocolate or dark chocolate. Butterscotch chocolate chips are great, too.
- Swap the Rice Krispies to Cocoa Pops.
Storage
Storage: Store your Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freezing: For longer storage, you can freeze them. Just wrap each bar in wax paper and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They'll keep for up to 2 months in the freezer. To enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for about an hour.
Recipe Tips
- When melting the marshmallows, keep the heat low to prevent burning.
- To avoid sticky fingers, lightly grease your hands or the back of a spoon when pressing the mixture into the pan.
- Allow the bars to set completely before cutting to get clean, neat slices.
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FAQ
If your rice krispie treats are hard, store a fresh slice of bread in the airtight container with them.
Natural peanut butter can be used, but it may alter the texture slightly due to its different consistency. Be sure to mix it well to incorporate the oils.
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- large pot
- 9x13-inch pan
Ingredients
- 5 cups mini marshmallows 10 oz, or cut up larger marshmallows
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup Reece's Pieces optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.
- Add the marshmallows, peanut butter and butter to a large pot over a low heat. Stir and let it all melt together.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies.
- Pour it into the pan and spread it evenly to the edges (top tip: you can lightly spray your hands or a wooden spoon with non-stick cooking spray, or smear with a little butter, to stop the marshmallowy mixture sticking). Set the pan aside.
- Melt the chocolate (either in a microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring between each burst, or in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
- Pour the chocolate over the rice krispies in the pan, and spread to the edges evenly.
- Sprinkle the top with the Reece's Pieces.
- Let it all firm up at room temperature (takes about 1 ½ hours).
- Cut into bars and store in an airtight container on the counter.
Notes
- Try adding vanilla or almond extract for a different flavor.
- Try crunchy peanut butter if you want pieces of peanuts.
- Stir the Reece's Pieces into the Rice Krispies.
- Swap the milk chocolate topping for white chocolate or dark chocolate. Butterscotch chocolate chips are great, too.
- Swap the Rice Krispies to Cocoa Pops.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Brandy says
Rice krispie treats are one of my favorite treats! Add peanut butter and I am in love! These were easy to make and so delicious. Can't wait to make again!
Katie says
These treats were so decadent and delicious! I loved the saltiness from the peanut butter.