Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and chewy with these irresistible Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars! Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-bake treat combines the nostalgic crunch of Rice Krispies cereal with a luscious peanut butter-marshmallow base, all topped with a decadent layer of melted chocolate. Optional peanut butter chip drizzles add an extra layer of creamy flavor, making these bars the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you're prepping a quick snack for kids or a dessert for a party, these easy-to-make bars deliver the ideal combination of texture and flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cups smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the peanut butter until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir gently until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow-peanut butter mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or lightly buttered hands to press the mixture into an even layer in the dish. Be gentle to avoid compacting the bars too much, which would make them hard rather than chewy.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted and smooth. Repeat this process with the peanut butter chips, if using.
Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over the top of the bars. If using peanut butter chips, drizzle them on top of the chocolate for added flavor and decoration.
Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, or place them in the refrigerator for faster setting.
Once set, cut the bars into 12 squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.1 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.4 g | 437% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2102 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 562.9 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 326.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 47.5 mg | 264% | |
| Potassium | 513 mg | 11% | |
*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.
