Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect no-bake dessert! Made with creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crunchy cereal, they’re sweet, chewy, and ready in minutes — ideal for quick snacking or sharing at parties.
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 10 oz marshmallows mini marshmallows preferred
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter for smooth topping
Instructions
- Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Add marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until completely melted and combined with the peanut butter mixture.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press it down firmly and evenly using a rubber spatula.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the Rice Krispie layer. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until set.
- Once firm, cut into 12 squares and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts on top before chilling. To make these dairy-free, use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 169 kcal
- Total Fat: 11g (56% of calories)
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Sodium: 85mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20g (38% of calories)
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 4g (6% of calories)
- Vitamin A: 2% DV