Rice Krispies Chocolate Dream Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these Rice Krispies Chocolate Dream Bars—a no-bake dessert that combines gooey marshmallow-coated Rice Krispies with a luscious, silky chocolate-peanut butter topping. Perfectly balanced between crispy and creamy, these bars are made with simple pantry staples like mini marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and peanut butter, all brought together in just 20 minutes of prep time. A sprinkle of powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla take the topping to the next level of decadence. Whether you’re hosting a party or craving a quick treat, these easy-to-make bars are guaranteed to disappear in no time. Serve them chilled for an irresistibly rich texture that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once fully melted, reduce the heat to low, add the mini marshmallows, and stir continuously until they are completely melted and smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Press the cereal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Use a piece of wax paper or the back of a spatula coated in a bit of butter to press it down firmly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted (about 1-2 minutes total).
Stir the powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the Rice Krispies layer, spreading it with a spatula to cover the surface completely.
Let the bars cool at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the chocolate layer.
Once fully set, remove from the refrigerator and cut into 16 squares or bars.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 291 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% | |
*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.
