Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares
Description
Starting with melted butter and peanut butter, marshmallows are stirred in over low heat until fully incorporated, creating a sticky binding layer. Crisped rice cereal is folded into this mixture, then pressed evenly into a greased 9x13 inch pan to form the base layer. Milk chocolate chips are melted separately and spread over the top, then sprinkled with chopped peanuts if desired, adding a crunchy contrast to the soft base.
The dessert chills in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets, allowing the layers to firm up for clean slicing. The squares have a chewy interior with a smooth chocolate top, providing a satisfying textured bite.
This treat is convenient for gatherings or casual snacking, easy to prepare without baking, and holds well when refrigerated. The peanut butter and chocolate combination highlights a classic flavor pairing within a familiar crispy rice texture.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 40 marshmallows regular size or 1 ⅓ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- peanuts optional garnish; chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, over low heat, melt butter and peanut butter until combined. Add marshmallows and continue to stir until they are all melted and incorporated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Fold in the rice krispies and combine until everything is mixed together.
- In a greased baking dish, 9”x13”, pour and press the mixture into an even layer.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Pour over the rice krispie layer and spread smooth layer to cover. Scatter chopped peanuts on top, if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours or until chocolate is set.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
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