Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

20 bars
25 min

Are you looking for an easy-to-make treat that will please a crowd? Look no further than Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars! This delicious treat is a classic favorite that is bound to satisfy any sweet tooth. It’s a no-bake dessert that requires only a few simple ingredients and minimal effort – perfect for busy people on the go!

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a delicious and easy snack to make. Their sugary and salty flavor combination make them enjoyable for people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these bars with minimal effort and time. These bars are an irresistible treat that can be enjoyed by everyone.

What are Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars?

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a delectable dessert or snack item that are made by combining peanut butter, butterscotch chips with melted marshmallows and Rice Krispie cereal. The mixture is then pressed into a baking dish and allowed to cool, resulting in a crispy and chewy treat. These bars often have a layer of chocolate on top for added sweetness.


Ingredients

  • Rice Krispies cereal
  • Marshmallows
  • Peanut butter
  • Butterscotch chips
  • Chocolate chips
  • Butter
Peanut butter rice krispie bar ingredients

How to make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

Grease a 9×13 pan with soft butter. Measure out 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl.

Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add in the peanut butter, butterscotch chips and marshmallows. Stir together until completely melted.

peanut butter, butter, butterscotch chips and marshmallows

Turn off heat and add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until completely mixed together.

rice krispie mixture in a pan

Transfer to the 9×13 pan and lightly pat down the bars with buttered hands.

rice krispies in a pan

In a small pan, melt the chocolate chips, stirring constantly until completely melted. Pour the frosting over the bars and smooth out with a plastic spatula.

chocolate chips melted

Let the bars cool for an hour and then cut into squares.

peanut butter rice krispie bars in a pan

Serve and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

Enjoy a deliciously gooey treat with this easy to make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bar recipe. In just minutes, you’ll have a sweet and crunchy snack that your family will love.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

Cuisine:

American

Courses:

Dessert

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Rest Time

1 hour

Total Time

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

20

Ingredients

Servings

  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
  • 1 10 ounce package marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1⁄2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 pan with soft butter. Measure out 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl.
  2. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add in the peanut butter, butterscotch chips and marshmallows. Stir together until completely melted.
  3. Turn off heat and add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until completely mixed together.
  4. Transfer to the 9×13 pan and lightly pat down the bars with buttered hands.
  5. In a small pan, melt the chocolate chips, stirring constantly until completely melted. Pour the frosting over the bars and smooth out with a plastic spatula.
  6. Let the bars cool for an hour and then cut into squares.
  7. Serve and enjoy!


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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars
Recipe details
  • 20  bars
  • Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 10 Minutes Total time: 25 min
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
  • 1 10 ounce package marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1⁄2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 
Instructions

Grease a 9×13 pan with soft butter. Measure out 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl.
Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add in the peanut butter, butterscotch chips and marshmallows. Stir together until completely melted.
Turn off heat and add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until completely mixed together.
Transfer to the 9×13 pan and lightly pat down the bars with buttered hands.
In a small pan, melt the chocolate chips, stirring constantly until completely melted. Pour the frosting over the bars and smooth out with a plastic spatula.
Let the bars cool for an hour and then cut into squares.
Serve and enjoy!
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