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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

These no-bake chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treat cereal bars are thick, chewy, and topped with a glossy chocolate layer.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: American

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 12 serving

Calories: 432 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 10 cup - Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal
  • 6 tablespoon - unsalted butter
  • 10 cup - mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup - creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon - vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon - salt
  • 2 ½ cup - semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon - vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup - salted peanuts
  • flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prep pan: Grease a 9×13 baking pan and line with parchment (see Notes for tips).
  2. Melt the marshmallows: In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Add peanut butter: Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Mix in the cereal: Add Rice Krispies and mix until every piece is coated.
  5. Press into the pan: Transfer to the prepared pan and firmly press into a thick, even layer. A metal spoon or spatula is ideal for this.
  6. Make the chocolate layer: Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second bursts, stirring in between. Pour over the cereal layer and spread using a silicone spatula.
  7. Optional garnish: Finish with a light sprinkle of chopped salted peanuts and flaky sea salt.
  8. Set: Let sit at room temp 1–2 hours or refrigerate 30–45 minutes. Slice into bars.

Nutrition

Energy: 432 kcal | Total Fat: 30 g | Saturated: 9 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 4 g | Cholesterol: 18 mg | Total Carbs: 79 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 44 g | Proteins: 10 g | Sodium: 478 mg | Polyunsaturated: 3 g | Monounsaturated: 11 g

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