Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats take the classic marshmallow treat to the next level.

Real Deal Delicious!

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispies treats are the real deal delicious. Gooey, chewy and loaded with peanut butter and chocolate amazingness. They take Rice Krispie treats to the next level of yumminess and once you go there,  you’ll never want to go back to the classic.

Undeniably Delicious

Who doesn’t love Rice Krispie treats? They’re undeniably delicious and anyone can make them. In fact, my mom used to be a home economics teacher, and one of the first recipes you’d learn to make in her class was Rice Krispies treats.

We stuck to the classic Rice Krispies Treats recipe in middle school home economics class, but the baker/cooker inside me was itching to give them a tasty twist. If my grades wouldn’t have been on the line, I would have so steered from the original recipe and stirred in some peanut butter, chocolate chips, and more marshmallows. And then just for the yum of it, I would have drizzled them with more peanut butter and chocolate chips.

Well, look-y here, my middle school Rice Krispie treat dream has finally come true. I’ve made Hot Cocoa Krispies Treats that are divine and Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats but these might just be my favorite masterpiece.

Ingredients and Supplies

(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)

Ingredients:

• Rice Krispies cereal: gives these treats their light, crispy texture and classic chewy-crunchy bite that balances the rich peanut butter and gooey marshmallows. You could substitute another crispy rice cereal or even a similar puffed cereal, although the texture and flavor may vary slightly.
• Unsalted butter: adds richness and helps melt everything together smoothly while keeping the marshmallow mixture soft and creamy. Salted butter can work in a pinch, though it may make the treats slightly saltier overall.
• Creamy peanut butter (divided): brings the bold peanut butter flavor, adds richness, and helps create a soft, chewy texture throughout the treats and drizzle topping. You could substitute crunchy peanut butter for added texture or use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly alternatives, though the flavor will change slightly.
• Mini marshmallows (divided): act as the sweet binder that holds the cereal together while creating the signature gooey, chewy texture Rice Krispie treats are known for. Regular marshmallows can be substituted if cut into smaller pieces.
• Mini chocolate chips (divided): add little bursts of chocolate throughout the treats and pair perfectly with the peanut butter flavor without overpowering the texture. Regular chocolate chips can be used instead, but mini chips distribute more evenly, and milk, dark, or even peanut butter chips would all work depending on the flavor you want.

Supplies:

• 13×9-inch pan
• Parchment paper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Large mixing bowl
• Medium sauce pan

How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispies Treats

• Line a 13×9-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup peanut butter.
• Add 6 cups of the mini marshmallows.

• Stir continuously until completely melted.
• Remove from heat and immediately pour over cereal in the large mixing bowl. Stir well.
• Add in the remaining 1 cup mini marshmallows.

• Fold until disbursed and swirled throughout.
• Let cereal mixture cool in bowl for 10 minutes.
• Gently sprinkle and stir 1 cup of the mini chocolate chips into the mixture in batches until evenly distributed throughout.
• Using more parchment paper, press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

• Drizzle the top of the mixture with 1/4 cup peanut butter (that’s been slightly melted until of drizzling consistency), then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.

• Once completely cool, cut into squares.

Storage

Store any leftover Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. For the best soft and chewy texture, keep them in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

To freeze, wrap individual treats tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes before enjoying.

If you make my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me @thebakermama on Instagram so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

xoxo,

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