Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
These chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats are a delicious treat when you want something sweet, savory, chewy, and crunchy. Every bite is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will have you swooning at first bite.
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 406kcal
Cost: Recipe $4.98 / Serving $0.42
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ($0.50)
- 5 cup mini marshmallows ($1.05)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter ($0.40)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal ($0.96)
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ($2.07)
Instructions
- Melt the base. In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Add peanut butter. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until well blended.
- Mix in cereal. Gently stir in the cereal until evenly coated.
- Press into pan. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Melt the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Top and set. Pour the melted chocolate over the bars and spread into an even layer. Let set until the chocolate is firm, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Chocolate melting. Melt in short intervals to prevent seizing. Stovetop melting also works, and adding a small amount of coconut oil can help create a smoother finish.
- Texture tip. Keep heat low and mixing minimal to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
- Storage. Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.7g | Protein: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 10.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10.2mg | Sodium: 139.4mg | Potassium: 80.3mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 35.9g | Vitamin A: 197.1IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 7.8mg | Iron: 4.6mg
