Chocolate and peanut butter is one of the most satisfying sweet and salty flavor combos, and when you add it to crispy rice treats you’ve got an irresistible snack! These are not only loaded with peanut butter cups and covered in chocolate, but filled with extra amounts of marshmallows and gooey marshmallow cream! The best part about this recipe is that it requires little effort and time and makes plenty to share with your family or friends. Trust me, if you’re a peanut butter chocolate fan you’ll want to make these ASAP!
Peanut Butter Cup Crispy Rice Treats
By Maci M. | Lovely Baking Co.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Cool time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Makes 24 squares
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp butter
16 oz bag mini marshmallows, divided
1 cup creamy peanut butter (like Skippy or Jif- natural peanut butter won’t work)
1 tsp vanilla
8 cups crisp rice cereal
1 ½ cups peanut butter cups, chopped and divided
¾ cup marshmallow cream
⅓ cup chocolate chips
Step 1:
Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Chop up peanut butter cups into smaller pieces using a sharp knife and set aside. Measure out 2 cups of the marshmallows and set aside.
Step 2:
In a large saucepan melt the butter, the remaining marshmallows and peanut butter on medium heat until melted and combined. Stir frequently to prevent the ingredients from burning. Once melted and combined remove from the heat.
Step 3:
Immediately add the vanilla, crisp rice cereal and the rest of the marshmallows to the saucepan containing the melted ingredients and mix well until fully combined.
Step 4:
Lightly press half of the crispy rice mixture into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle 1 cup of the chopped peanut butter cups over the top. Add spoonfuls of the marshmallow cream over the top of the peanut butter cups. Cover with the remaining crispy rice mixture and lightly press down until even.
Step 5:
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe container in 20 second intervals, stirring well after each interval until fully melted. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chopped peanut butter cups over the top of the crispy rice treats then drizzle the melted chocolate over the top.
Step 6:
Let the Peanut Butter Cup Crispy Rice Treats cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a resealable plastic bag. If wrapped tightly and stored correctly, they will stay soft and fresh for several days.
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