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    Home » Dessert » Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

    Published: Apr 22, 2016 · Modified: Sep 6, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Spruce up your Rice Krispies treats with this easy, no-bake dessert. Adding chocolate and peanut butter to the classic treat sends this dessert to the moon!

    stack of rice krispies treats topped with chocolate

    Why This Recipe Works

    These Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect dessert to bring to gatherings. And the season for gatherings is now upon us!

    You know those recipes that you fall back on time and time again? For me, it’s my Chocolate Crunch Cake, this incredible Banana Cheesecake and Cream Cheese Monkey Bread, to name a few. Here’s another one! You just cannot beat a no-bake dessert that involves 5 ingredients and is done in 20 minutes.

    Rice Krispies treats stacked on a white serving platter

    It doesn’t take much to spruce up the already-delicious Rice Krispies Bars, and you likely have all of the ingredients sitting in your pantry. You may also know this cereal bar by the common name Scotcheroos.

    cute boy with glasses biting into a rice krispies treat

    I love having a couple of eager taste-testers on hand at all times. They sure were happy to test this round of goodies!

    How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars

    This family favorite with the chocolate topping will be perfect for a treat on the go or at a picnic!

    STEP 1

    Coat a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and set aside. Pour the Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup.

    Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the peanut butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

    STEP 2

    Pour mixture into the bowl with the Rice Krispies and stir until cereal is well-coated. Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan and press down evenly using a rubber spatula.

    rice krispies pressed into a baking pan

    STEP 3

    Pour the chocolate chips into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and creamy. Pour over Rice Krispies and spread evenly using a spatula.

    Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve!

    Recipe Notes

    • Consider using a different variety of chocolate to change up the flavor.
    • It’s simple to melt chocolate chips for the topping here. But some people love to blend butterscotch and chocolate chips for a sweet blend. You might fall in love with this option known as Scotcheroos!
    • It’s also fun to toss mini chocolate m&m’s on top of the melted chips if you want to add some color and design.
    • Chopping up toffee bits and sprinkling them over the warm peanut butter rice krispies after you put them in the pan is a delicious idea too!

    No Bake Dessert Recipes

    • These healthy snack bites take less than 10 minutes to make and you probably have all of the ingredients sitting in your pantry. Kids adore them! Great after school or anytime snack with no preservatives or unknown ingredients.
    • These No Bake Granola Bars are the perfect snack for both kids and adults. Ditch the store bought variety and satisfy your sweet tooth with a snack you feel good about eating.
    • This no-bake, FRESH Strawberry Pie is a great dessert for gatherings of any kind. It is super easy to prepare and it is packed with delicious strawberry flavor!
    super tall stack of treats

    Do Rice Krispies Treats Have Marshmallows

    Good question! This treat is a variation of the original Rice Krispie treats using marshmallows and butter. You won’t be disappointed by the ease of making these or how delicious they are too!

    The Rice Krispies are just as chewy and delicious plus the chocolate peanut butter on top takes it over the top!

    Can I Prepare This Recipe in the Microwave

    This would be possible to do in the microwave. You must have a large enough microwavable container to put in the ingredients.

    Then heat the ingredients until the sugar dissolves and the peanut butter melts.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

    Spruce up your Rice Krispies treats with this easy, no-bake dessert. Adding chocolate and peanut butter to the classic treat sends this dessert to the moon!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 467kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup light corn syrup
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 12 oz chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Coat a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and set aside. Pour the Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove pan from heat and add peanut butter. Stir until mixture is smooth and creamy.
    • Pour mixture into the bowl with the Rice Krispies and stir until cereal is well-coated. Pour into the prepared pan and press down evenly using a rubber spatula.
    • Pour the chocolate chips into a small bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and creamy. Pour over Rice Krispies and spread evenly using a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve!

    Notes

    • Consider using a different variety of chocolate to change up the flavor.
    • It’s simple to melt chocolate chips for the topping here. But some people love to blend butterscotch and chocolate chips for a sweet blend. You might fall in love with this option known as Scotcheroos!
    • It’s also fun to toss mini chocolate m&m’s on top of the melted chips if you want to add some color and design.
    • Chopping up toffee bits and sprinkling them over the warm peanut butter rice krispies after you put them in the pan is a delicious idea too!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. Suzanne

      February 17, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      These look delicious! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 19, 2020 at 5:13 am

        Be careful, you can’t enjoy just one!

        Reply
    2. Lin

      May 23, 2018 at 2:24 am

      The expression on your son’s face says it ALL!

      Reply
    3. Kroesner

      December 13, 2016 at 12:49 am

      I attempted to make these but only had dark corn syrup on hand so I figured I would try that. They turned out rock hard and I can’t even cut them. Do you think the different syrup is to blame for this or where else could I have went wrong? So bummed.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Barbara

      November 26, 2016 at 3:07 am

      My mom made these for years, and now I’m making them. However, instead of just the chocolate chips, we melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        November 26, 2016 at 8:13 pm

        Ok that sounds amazing, Barbara. Trying that next time!!
        Megan

        Reply
    5. Cassie

      May 29, 2016 at 3:09 am

      Do you keep these in the frig the entire time or just put in the frig for chilling right after you make it and then after the one hour chill time you can keep on your counter until they are gone?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 29, 2016 at 12:10 pm

        Hi Cassie! I like to keep them in the fridge the entire time, but after the 1 hour of chilling you can definitely store them on the counter. I hope that helps!
        Megan

        Reply
    6. tara

      May 05, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you for this – my grandma used to make them and brings back wonderful memories.
      Sometimes she would skip the chocolate and put vanilla or chocolate ice cream between 2 squares and keep in freezer…delish!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 05, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        Hi Tara! I’m so glad these bars bring back good memories for you. It’s funny how food can do that. I LOVE the idea of putting ice cream between them. I might try that this weekend! Thanks for sharing.
        Megan

        Reply

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