Chocolate Peanut Chews
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate Peanut Chews—a no-bake dessert bar packed with satisfying textures and rich flavors. This easy recipe combines gooey marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal to create a perfectly chewy base, topped with a silky layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate for that decadent finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, these treats are as quick to make as they are to devour, making them perfect for busy weeknights, bake sales, or dessert trays. With no oven required, this simple yet crowd-pleasing recipe is a guaranteed hit, offering the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite. Store them at room temperature to keep the chocolate glossy and the bars delightfully tender. This is the ultimate dessert for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups Marshmallows
- 3 cups Crispy rice cereal
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, and set aside.
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter and peanut butter together, stirring constantly until smooth.
Add the marshmallows to the pot and continue stirring until completely melted and combined with the peanut butter mixture.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Quickly fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly using the back of a spoon or greased hands. Allow to cool slightly while preparing the topping.
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and cereal layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Allow the dish to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate is fully set. You can also refrigerate it for faster setting.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire block out of the baking dish, and cut into bars or squares.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.5 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.7 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 3960 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 617.0 g | 224% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 239.6 g | ||
| Protein | 102.6 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 53.8 mg | 299% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
