For more irresistible peanut butter desserts, try our peanut butter brownies, chewy peanut butter cookies, or our healthier peanut butter cookie dough ice cream! They’re an easy and irresistible gluten-free treat that adults and kids of all ages love. Serving them as an after-school snack is what memories are made of. They’re also our go-to treat for parties and potlucks, and we love gifting them to friends or neighbors!
Why you’ll love these chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats
They’re an easy-to-make, no-bake treat You only need a few simple ingredients They’re customizable They’re perfect for potlucks or parties
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this peanut butter rice krispie treats recipe:
Marshmallows – it doesn’t matter what size marshmallows you use, although we usually go for the mini marshmallows because they melt more quickly. Use vegan marshmallows if needed. Peanut butter – we prefer salted natural creamy peanut butter, but any natural peanut butter will work. Butter – butter actually adds a nice flavor to these treats. You can use a non-dairy butter alternative if you’d like to make these dairy-free treats. Vanilla extract Rice krispies – any brand of crispy rice cereal will work for this recipe. Sea salt – the best salt for this recipe is a flaky salt like Maldon.
The chocolate topping is optional, but it really takes these treats to the next level. Here’s what you need for it:
Dark chocolate chips – we use dark chocolate chips, but you can use milk chocolate chips if you like them better. Vegetable oil – for helping the melted chocolate stay smooth and spreadable.
Also, try these chocolate peanut butter rice cakes for a slightly different twist. There are lots of ways you can customize these rice crispy treats to make them your own. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Make them fun or festive by topping them with sprinkles or mini m&m’s. Toss in an extra handful of mini marshmallows at the same time as the rice krispie cereal for extra chewy gooey texture. Add salted peanuts to the mixture for a savory crunch. This one is for chocolate lovers – use cocoa rice krispies instead of regular ones for extra chocolatey flavor!
For another irresistable chocolate/peanut combo, try this chocolate peanut butter fudge!
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