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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Dipped in Chocolate

on June 14, 2021
last updated April 18, 2023
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These Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are sticky, sweet, crunchy, nutty, and chocolatey all at once. The most nostalgic treat!
peanut butter rice krispie treats dipped in chocolate and then drizzled with peanut butter

Looking for the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Dipped in Chocolate hit the right balance between salty, sweet, and chocolatey goodness.

Think your favorite cereal treat, used as a dunker for melted chocolate, drizzled in more peanut butter, all while retaining its infamous sticky crunch and without getting your fingers a chocolate mess!

As an environmental scientist, I am always trying to find ways to combat food waste, and cereal is one of those things I buy on sale, thinking they’ll be a great solution to busy mornings, but then forget about the box in the back of the pantry.

But when you add marshmallows and peanut butter and dunk them in chocolate, you better believe no one in my family is letting these go to waste!

mason jar filled with marshmallows and two chocolate and peanut butter covered rice krispie treats

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Tips and Tricks


Use Unsalted Butter

Listen, I truly love a salty chocolate moment, but we already get some salt from the peanut butter. Using salted butter makes these treats overall too salty.

If you want your Rice Krispie Treats a little saltier, it’s best to add some flaky salt on top at the end.

Outside of unsalted butter, here’s what else you’ll need for your peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats:

rice krispies, butter, marshmallows, peanut butter

Keep It Low and Slow

Once you gather your ingredients, the first step is to melt your marshmallows and butter. Add them to a large pot and set your heat source to low. Stir frequently as the butter and marshmallows start to melt together.

Once your marshmallows are almost completely melted, stir in your peanut butter. Continue to stir so that the peanut butter, marshmallow, and butter form a sticky paste.

marshmallows, butter, and peanut butter melting in pot

Add Your Rice Krispies to the Pot

Adding your Rice Krispies directly to the pot means less clean-up! Use a spatula to fold the cereal in until it is completely coated.

Green tip: Speaking of cleanup, if you have a dishwasher-use it! Comparing dishwashing to handwashing, using an efficient dishwasher uses 1/6th the amount of water to get your dishes clean!

Act Fast

Once you fold in your Rice Krispies, your mixture will start to harden to form Rice Krispie Treats. The quicker you transfer your mixture out of the pot and into your baking dish, the better!

That means that prepping your baking dish is key. I use a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and get a treat that is about 1-inch thick. If you want them thicker, try using a 9″ x 9″ square baking dish.

Quick Note: Add parchment paper to the bottom to make it easier to lift out of your dish.

Be careful! Your mixture is hot! Use a spatula to flatten it down into your baking tray.

rice krispie treat mixture before it is set

Don’t Cut ‘Em ‘Til They’re Set

Once you’ve transferred your mixture to the baking dish, it will need to set completely. Give it an hour or so before removing it from the dish and cutting it into strips, roughly 1-inch wide and 4-inches long.

To speed up the setting process, you can stick them in the refrigerator. That way, they’ll be set in about 45 minutes.

In order to successfully dip them in chocolate, you want to make sure they are set and not falling apart.

Green tip: Make sure your chocolate is sustainably sourced. Look for Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, or UTZ certifications as opposed to self-proclaimed sustainability labels that sometimes falsely advertise “sustainably sourced”.

Dip First

Melt your chocolate in the microwave and dunk one end of your Rice Krispie treat stick in. Set aside on parchment paper and allow the chocolate to harden. For the quickest results, place them in the refrigerator on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

To microwave, put chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and start with just 30 seconds on high. Give it a stir—you will probably be able to melt whatever chocolate chips have remained solid by just stirring.

If need be, microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.

Drizzle Second

Once your chocolate is set, you can drizzle peanut butter on top for a fun design and an extra punch of peanut flavor. Just microwave a small amount of peanut butter—you shouldn’t need more than a tablespoon.

15-seconds on high in the microwave should do it! It just makes it a little easier to drizzle.

peanut butter dripping off a spoon and onto a chocolate dipped rice krispie treat

Should You Have Leftovers

Store your treats at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for a week! Make sure to seal them in an airtight container to avoid staleness.

To freeze, store cut pieces in an airtight freezer-safe bag and thaw before enjoying. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to two months.

close up of cereal treats with chocolate and peanut butter drizzle

Why You Should Make These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats


  • They’re nostalgic! One bite of a Rice Krispie Treat and I feel like a kid again!
  • They’re salty and sweet. Perfectly balanced—and with a little nuttiness, too!
  • They use a classic combo! What’s better than peanut butter and chocolate?

If you’re loving these Chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Rice Krispie and are looking for more ways to level up for cereal, check out these M&M Rice Krispie Treats and this Captain Crunch French Toast.

peanut butter rice krispie treats dipped in chocolate and then drizzled with peanut butter

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Dipped in Chocolate

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These Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are sticky, sweet, crunchy, nutty, and chocolatey all at once. The most nostalgic treat!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Setting Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 servings

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 10 ounces marshmallows (10 oz = about 40 large or 6 cups mini marshmallows)
  • ¼ cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
  • 6 ½ cups Rice Krispies

Chocolate Dip (optional)

  • ½ cup chocolate chips, dark or semi-sweet
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter for drizzle (optional)
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Instructions
 

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

  • Add butter and marshmallows to a large pot over low heat, stirring frequently.
  • Once marshmallows are almost completely melted, add peanut butter and stir continuously until integrated.
  • Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies. Working quickly, transfer mixture to 9″ x 13″ baking dish* and use a spatula to flatten.
  • Allow them to set at room temperature for about an hour, or in the refrigerator for 45 minutes before removing from the tray and cutting into 1″ x 4″ sticks.

Chocolate Dip (optional)

  • In a microwave-safe dish, microwave chocolate chips for 30 seconds and stir until smooth. If needed, continue to microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until all of the chocolate chips are melted.
  • Dip Rice Krispie Treats into chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow chocolate to solidify.
  • For optional peanut butter drizzle, microwave 1 tablespoon of peanut butter for 15 seconds to loosen. Use a spoon to drizzle the melty peanut butter on top of the chocolate.

Pro Tips

  • * Line baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and less clean-up!
  • You can easily use crunchy peanut butter in the treats—the peanuts are a nice extra crunch factor! Smooth peanut butter is best for the optional drizzle.
  • Love cereal? I’m sure you’ll love this collection of my best recipes using cereal!

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Course Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword 5 Ingredients or Less, Chocolate, Easy, Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, Rice Krispie Treats
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