Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Your favorite childhood treat gets an upgrade with yummy melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a little slice of heaven that are super easy to make and keep well! They're perfect for afterschool snacks, car rides, or cookouts, but also perfect for sending a little love to your friends and family out of state.
Ingredients
- 10 ½ ounces miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- In an 8 cup or larger microwave-safe bowl, add butter and microwave for 1 minute until it has partially melted.
- Add the marshmallows, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, or until marshmallows are melted. Stir until completely combined.
- Immediately stir in the Rice Krispies and pecans.
- Quickly spread into the prepared pan and smooth the surface so that it's even. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours before cutting.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- This will not be as thick as a traditional Rice Krispie treat but it will become firm once the chocolate cools.
- If you don't to use a. microwave, you can do this on the stovetop over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg
