Everyone needs a sweet treat every now and then. And to be honest I don’t think there is a better flavor combo for a sweet treat than peanut butter and chocolate. You get the sweetness and the saltiness all in one. These Peanut Butter & Chocolate Treats are so easy to make and going to be gone in a flash!
These are like rice krispie treats to the next level. We all know the traditional and very simple butter, marshmallow and rice krispie treat. This takes things on a little trip to delicious town and adds in peanut butter and chocolate to the mix. They really are super good and super rich. Which means you are likely to be satisfied with just one. But don’t tell the my boys that – they all wanted to eat the whole tray in one sitting!
You will note that I specifically say Chunky Peanut Butter. The little bits of whole peanut add texture and extra peanut flavor to these treats. That said – you can use smooth or creamy peanut butter if that’s your preference or simple what you have to hand. Same goes for the semi-sweet chocolate chips – this keeps the sweetness in check, but if you prefer or have milk chocolate on hand, that will work just fine to.
Once thing you do not want to skip is putting the Parchment Paper in the 13×9 baking dish before transferring the rice krispie mix. This isn’t just to make clean up easier – it’s also so that you can make even and straight cuts on the treats once it’s all set. You can simple lift the whole of it out on to your cutting board. Slice it up into the 20-24 pieces and then transfer it right bake to the baking dish. This makes it easy to portion and you get pretty squares.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 2 cups Chunky Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Karo Syrup
- ½ cup Butter
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Add cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Add parchment paper to 13×9 baking dish and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Then add karo syrup and bring just to a bubble. Then add peanut butter and stir until fully incorporated. Pour mixture over cereal and quickly stir together.
- Transfer cereal to baking dish and use a spatula to press into a even layer in the baking dish.
- In a small microwave save bowl, add chocolate chips. Cook in microwave for 30 seconds then stir. Continue to cook at 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted. Then immediately pour over top of cereal mixture and use a spatula to spread out evenly over entire pan.
- Place in refrigerator to cool for at least 2 hours. Remove and cut into 16 bars.
- Serve right away or store in airtight container.
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Great combination! They sound delicious!
And so easy to make!
These have always been a family favorite…great to see some of the older recipes surface now and again…NUM!
These look incredible!
What an amazing and yummy treat for the grandkids. Hope you had a fun Valentine’s Day