Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Easy chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats. My favorite handheld treat with irresistible crunch and tons of gooey marshmallow goodness!
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Servings: 16
Calories: 297kcal
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 cups mini marshmallows fresh*
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 oz. chocolate chips*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening optional*
Instructions
- Start by greasing a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Next, melt the butter in a large sauce pot or Dutch oven on the stovetop on medium-low heat.*
- Stir the vanilla extract and salt into the melted butter.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter mixture, stirring until the marshmallows have fully melted.*
- Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the creamy peanut butter until it's completely melted.
- Then quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Spread the crisp rice mixture into the prepared pan with a spatula.
- Next, add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat on medium power at 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Once the chocolate chips are almost melted, add the shortening, whisking until smooth.
- Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate into an even layer over the Rice Krispies mixture in the pan and let cool before moving on to the final step below. This will allow the chocolate topping to harden up on top.
- Once cooled, slice your chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats into squares and enjoy!
Notes
*It's important that you use fresh marshmallows. Old, stale marshmallows will have begun to dry out, and they won't melt down properly for your Rice Krispie treats to stick together.
*If you don't have any chocolate chips on hand, you can also use chocolate melting wafers in a pinch.
*Be careful not to overcook the butter and marshmallow mixture. Keep the heat down on low to medium heat and take your time. Overcooking this mixture can cause it to become hard and dry, and your Rice Krispie treats won't stick together properly.
*You don't have to add the shortening to the melted chocolate mixture, but I find that it really helps the chocolate to set and harden up better as it cools.
How do you store chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies treats?
You can store your peanut butter and chocolate Rice Krispies treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Can you freeze chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats?
Yes, you can freeze chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats. Once they've cooled completely, cut them into little square, and wrap each treat in wax paper and place into an airtight container and into the freezer. Stored this way, they should stay fresh for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 808IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 3mg
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