Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

These rich and chewy chocolate peanut butter rice Krispie treats are the ultimate no-bake dessert! Packed with gooey marshmallows, and a decadent chocolate-peanut butter topping, these irresistible bars offer the perfect blend of crunchy, creamy and chocolatey goodness.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

I know that this might be extreme, but these chocolate peanut butter rice Krispie treats are possibly my favorite treat in the world. They honestly check all the boxes. Gooey, chewy, chocolatey, and then add some peanut butter and holy moly, it’s downright addicting.

First and foremost, you will use my regular and amazing homemade rice Krispie treat recipe that has a secret ingredient to make the softest rice Krispies you have ever eaten. Then, you are going to layer a chocolate peanut butter mix over top and let that sit to make the most crave worthy sweet treat. These treats come together in minutes and are perfect for parties, lunchbox treats or just satisfying your sweet tooth. Find the full recipe and directions below!

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What Ingredients are in Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats?

• Rice Krispie Cereal – I’m not too picky when it comes to choosing the cereal for this treat. I usually just buy the generic brand crisp rice cereal.
• Vanilla – I prefer to use pure vanilla rather than vanilla extract. It has a richer flavor rather than the flavor you get with vanilla extract.
• Salted Butter
• Marshmallows – This is a controversial topic, but I don’t think it matters if you use mini marshmallows or large marshmallows. Either will work just fine.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk – This is my secret ingredient to THE SOFTEST ever rice Krispie treats. Truly, it makes the softest, chewiest, most divine rice Krispie treats you’ve ever had.
• Milk Chocolate Chips – Just grab a bag of your favorite chocolate chips.
• Creamy Peanut Butter – Another controversial topic, but I love Jif. It’s just far superior to other peanut butter. I know, I said what I said.

Tools You’ll Need

• Large Stock Pot
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Parchment Paper
• 9×13″ Baking Dish
• Microwave Safe Glass Bowl

Recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

1. In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium low heat.
2. Once butter is melted, add in marshmallows. Gently stir frequently until all marshmallows are melted.
3. Remove from heat and add in vanilla and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until well combined.
4. Fold in Rice Krispie cereal and stir until well coated. Set aside.
5. *Place parchment paper in the bottom of a 9×13″ baking dish to prevent Rice Krispie treats from sticking.
6. Scrape out the mixture from the stock pot and gently press down into 9×13″ baking dish.
7. Pour package of chocolate chips into a glass bowl. Add in peanut butter.
8. Place bowl in the microwave and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring frequently until chocolate chips have completely melted.
9. Pour the chocolate mixture over the treats and spread evenly with a spatula.
10. Let sit 1 hour to form, then cut into squares and serve.
11. Enjoy!

*Tips and tricks*

Get the parchment paper slightly wet, then ring it out completely. Unfold it and place it in the baking dish. This makes it easier to work with and molds to whatever dish you are working with.

Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

This recipe can be adapted to make it gluten free by switching out the Rice Krispie cereal. Below are a few gluten free cereals that would work for this recipe:

Nature’s Path Organic Gluten Free Rice Cereal

365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Brown Rice Crisps Cereal

Storage

Store the leftover Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 3 days for best results.

More Rice Krispie Treats You’ll Love

If you love classic extra gooey Rice Krispie treats, you’ll also want to try my Reese’s peanut butter version or my Snickers Rice Krispie treats loaded with caramel, chocolate, and chopped Snickers.

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