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A handheld smartphone photo showing the texture of a thick Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat with visible golden cereal and chopped peanut butter cups.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats: The Ultimate No-Bake Layered Dessert

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats feature a chewy peanut butter cereal base topped with a solid milk chocolate layer and chopped Reese's peanut butter cups. A decadent, easy-to-make, no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Krispie Layer
  • 6 cups (160g) crisped rice cereal unfrosted
  • 10 oz (283g) mini marshmallows fresh
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter do not use natural oil-separated
  • 4 tbsp (56g) salted butter
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
Topping
  • 2 cups (340g) milk chocolate chips high quality
  • 1 cup (150g) peanut butter cups roughly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 inch baking pan Greased or parchment-lined
  • 1 Large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until nearly melted.
  2. Stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. Gently fold in the crisped rice cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  4. Transfer to a prepared 9x9 pan. Gently pat down without packing too tightly to maintain a chewy texture.
Add Toppings
  1. Melt milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts. Spread in an even layer over the cereal base.
  2. Top with roughly chopped peanut butter cups, ensuring ridged edges are visible. Let set at room temperature.

Notes

Use low heat for marshmallows to prevent the treats from becoming hard.
Clean your knife with hot water between cuts for professional squares.