Chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats are a quick and easy no-bake dessert bar made with creamy peanut butter, marshmallows, and a chocolate peanut butter topping.
Ingredients
4Tablespoonunsalted butter
½cupcreamy peanut butter
110 ounce bag miniature marshmallows
1teaspoonvanilla extract
6cupsRice Krispies cereal
2 ½cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips
½cuppeanut butter baking chips
1teaspooncoconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large pot or dutch oven, melt the butter and peanut butter over medium-low heat, stirring often.
When the butter and peanut butter are melted and smooth, add in the miniature marshmallows. Stir often and heat until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Stir the rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture until well-combined.
Gently press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan.
Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and coconut oil or shortening to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on 50% power, 30 seconds at a time, until melted and smooth. Stir well after each increment.
Spread the melted chocolate over the rice krispies treats and allow to sit at room temperature until set before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.