Description
Elevating classic peanut butter and chocolate rice krispie treats to new heights, this nostalgic dessert blends childhood memories with gourmet indulgence. Crisp rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate create a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 ½ cups (255 g / 9 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz (226 g) mini peanut butter cups
- 6 tbsps (85 g / 3 oz) butter
- ½ cup (128 g / 4.5 oz) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (128 g / 4.5 oz) creamy peanut butter (for topping)
- 1 tsp (5 mL / 0.17 fl oz) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Line a 9×9 or 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, creating generous overhangs. Thoroughly grease the foil with unsalted butter to prevent sticking.
- Marshmallow Base: In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until they transform into a silky, uniform mixture with no lumps remaining.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and whisk in creamy peanut butter and pure vanilla extract until completely integrated. The mixture should develop a rich, glossy consistency.
- Cereal Integration: Fold Rice Krispies into the marshmallow blend, ensuring each crisp gets fully coated. Gently incorporate mini peanut butter cups throughout the mixture for even distribution.
- Pan Layering: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, using a spatula or butter-coated hands to spread evenly. Lightly press to create a smooth surface without compressing the treats too densely.
- Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate chips and additional peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 20-second intervals until achieving a perfectly smooth, glossy finish.
- Final Assembly: Drizzle the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispie base, using an offset spatula to create complete, edge-to-edge coverage.
- Setting and Serving: Allow treats to solidify at room temperature for one hour, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to accelerate setting. Remove using foil handles and slice into neat squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
- Butter Foil Hack: Line the pan with extra foil overhang for easy removal, preventing sticky situations when cutting treats.
- Marshmallow Melting Mastery: Stir continuously over medium-low heat to achieve a smooth, glossy texture without burning.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold cereal and peanut butter cups delicately to maintain crispy texture and even distribution.
- Chocolate Topping Trick: Microwave chocolate and peanut butter in short intervals, stirring between each to prevent scorching and ensure silky smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg