Description
Delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats combining melted marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy rice cereal, layered with peanut butter cups, mini Nutter Butter cookies, and Reese’s Pieces for a gooey, crunchy, and indulgent treat perfect for parties or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Toppings
- 6 peanut butter cups
- 8-12 mini Nutter Butter cookies
- Reese’s Pieces for garnish
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Peanut Butter: Stir in 1/3 cup of creamy peanut butter into the melted marshmallow mixture until fully incorporated. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Mix in Cereal and Marshmallows: Add 5 cups of rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir until all the cereal is evenly coated. Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows and stir again to combine.
- Layer in Baking Dish: Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish and spread half of the cereal mixture evenly in the dish.
- Add Toppings: Arrange 6 peanut butter cups and 8-12 mini Nutter Butter cookies over the layer of cereal mixture in the dish.
- Top with Remaining Mixture: Spread the remaining cereal mixture over the toppings, pressing gently to compact slightly. Scatter Reese’s Pieces on top, pressing them gently into the surface.
- Cool and Set: Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for 1 hour until set before cutting into 12 squares.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture; natural peanut butter with oil separation may alter consistency.
- Grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking and ease removal of treats.
- Press the treats gently when layering to avoid crushing but ensure they hold together well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free variation, omit peanut butter and peanut butter cups and substitute with sunflower seed butter and allergy-friendly chocolates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
