Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

Sunday, March 26, 2023
Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats are a perfect combination of flavors for chocolate peanut butter lovers with a nice little crunch.

The bars are super fast to make with just a few ingredients and a different version of that popular Rice Krispie bar everyone loves with melted marshmallows.

Cereal treats are a fun dessert that can even be made into different shapes and are perfect for a character pan and birthday party.

When the kids were little I would pour them into little molds of their favorite shapes like trains or baked cereal balls even for Halloween.

Just get a little creative and when you're in a hurry this may just be your favorite go-to recipe for quick fun treats for the kids and young at heart.

Rice Krispie treats are certainly a popular well know dessert for any age.
Crispy rice cereal, marshmallows, butter, and with the addition of peanut butter and chocolate flavors, these are a delicious gourmet version of that world wide favorite bar!

If you scroll to the end you'll find a recipe card hit print if you want to skip the tips.


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Step by Step for Making Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

  1. melt the butter then add the marshmallows
  2. add the marshmallows and keep stirring until completely blended together
  3. stir in the peanut butter and blend together evenly
  4. stir in the chocolate rice krispies
  5. place in a parchment-lined deep baking pan any shape
  6. cool before cutting bars


chocolate rice krispies with melted marshmallows in a big pan


Shopping List

  • chocolate Krispie Cereal
  • marshmallows
  • butter
  • peanut butter

melted marshmallows


Tips for Making Krispie Treats

  • mold the shape no matter what you create while still, warm
  • for thicker bars use a 12 x 8 inch brownie pan
  • any shaped pan can be used
  • add chocolate chips on top while warm or peanut butter chips
  • cool before cutting bars
  • use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy for more nuts in the bars
  • use regular rice cereal for nonchocolate and peanut butter treats
  • use sprinkles or colorful candies on top to match a holiday with a funfetti look
  • use chopped peanut on the top and a drizzle of chocolate frosting for sweeter bars
  • store in air-tight containers


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Fun Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Treats


Marshmallow cereal treats are such a fun easy-to-make dessert and with the addition of chocolate Krispies and peanut butter, it's a whole new experience of taste in these little bars.

This isn't a new recipe, mom made these back in the 1970s when I was a little, and I remember she added a bit more peanut butter to her recipe and they stayed a little softer.

I really like the ease of these, plus they can be made in less than a half hour and are the perfect take-along for picnics, road trips, or even a backyard barbecue.


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Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

Chocolate Crispy Peanut Butter Bars are a delicious cereal combination bar that will be a lasting memory for any rice crispy treat lover.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package 10-ounce package mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 6 cups chocolate crispy cereal
  • Optional Toppings: 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, 1/2 cup peanut butter chips. colorful sprinkles, drizzle with chocolate frosting or nutella

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large, deep saucepan on medium heat, then add the marshmallows.
  2. Keep stirring on medium heat until the marshmallows are completely melted.
  3. Remove from the heat and quickly beat in the peanut butter.
  4. Add the crispy chocolate cereal and stir until well-coated.
  5. Pour into a parchment lined 13 x 9 pan.
  6. Let set for around 1 hour before cutting into bars.
  7. Note: Decorate the tops with whatever you prefer we leave ours plain most of the time however once cooled the sticky marshmallow will allow most anything to stick to the tops.
  8. Store bars in an airtight container

Notes

Tips for Making Krispie Treats

  • mold the shape no matter what you create while still, warm
  • for thicker bars use a 12 x 8 inch brownie pan
  • any shaped pan can be used
  • add chocolate chips on top while warm or peanut butter chips
  • cool before cutting bars
  • use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy for more nuts in the bars
  • use regular rice cereal for nonchocolate and peanut butter treats
  • use sprinkles or colorful candies on top to match a holiday with a funfetti look
  • use chopped peanut on the top and a drizzle of chocolate frosting for sweeter bars
  • store in air-tight containers
  • combination of regular and chocolate together Krispie cereal can be used perfect for using up a little of both leftover


Nutrition Facts

Calories

65.7

Fat (grams)

3.47 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.51 g

Carbs (grams)

8.68 g

Fiber (grams)

1.96 g

Net carbs

6.72 g

Sugar (grams)

2.16 g

Protein (grams)

1.61 g

Sodium (milligrams)

80.56 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

5.02 mg


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1 comment

  1. They look like a perfect afternoon snack or even breakfast!

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