Rice krispy treats made with peanut butter and chocolate with an added layer of creamy chocolate and peanut butter ganache.
Chewy, gooey, and super adaptable – a blank canvas for adding in anything and everything your heart desires. I love all the different ways you can dress them up and they make an easy, no-bake treat that you can whip up with little notice.
By adding in some creamy peanut butter and melted chocolate, they are transformed into an even more irresistible and decadent dessert.
If you’re looking for an easy and fun no-bake dessert, rice krispy treats are a perfect family friendly choice to help you feel like a kid again 🙂
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats
Prep Time
20 mins
Resting Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Rice Krispy treats made with peanut butter and chocolate with an added layer of creamy chocolate and peanut butter ganache.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate peanut butter no bake dessert, chocolate rice krispies, easy dessert for kids
Servings: 16 2x2" squares
Calories: 211 kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips I used semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 10-punce package Marshmallows about 4 cups
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache:
- 1-1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
Topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup peanut butter for drizzling
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 square pan with a sheet of aluminum foil coated lightly with cooking spray, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over medium heat. Add, salt, peanut butter and marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add crispy rice cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Using a flat spatula, press mixture firmly and evenly into prepared pan. Allow mixture to cool and set for 30-40 minutes.
To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips in 30-second increments until smooth, stirring constantly in between each increment to avoid the chocolate from burning. (Do not over melt). Pour melted chocolate mixture on top of cooled crispy rice cereal and spread evenly using an offset spatula.
- Heat peanut butter in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Scoop peanut butter into a small ziptop bag with a tiny hole in the corner snipped off. Drizzle peanut butter over the chocolate. Allow to set up and cool completely for about 2 hours on the counter or place in the fridge or freezer for faster set up time. Cut bars into evenly sized squares.
- Allow bars to come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (2x2" square))
Calories 211 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 185mg8%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 645IU13%
Vitamin C 5.5mg7%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. -
Adding chocolate and peanut butter to rice krispie squares is brilliant! Love it!
Liz -
These look to-die-for!!! Off to check out the recipe!!!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen -
Oooh! Love this rendition of RKTs, Kelly! They are jam-packed with plenty of PB and chocolate flavor. So pretty, too. Thank you for sharing! xo
Izzy -
I don’t think I’ve actually ever made rice crispy treats before, but I love no bake desserts, so I should probably get on it! These look delicious Kelly! I love anything chocolate and peanut butter flavored and I can just imagine how delicious they are to take a big bite of!
Juliana -
Wow Kelly, these crispy bars with peanut butter and chocolate just sound and look fabulous…I can imagine having a big bite of it…luxurious!
Thanks for sharing the recipe…hope you are having a great week 🙂