Happy November! We’re about a week into one of my favorite months and less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving.
I don’t have much to say along with today’s post – because I would be redundant if I, yet again, expressed my love for all things peanut butter + chocolate.
Y’all know that I’m obsessed.
Here’s yet another recipe to add to that category. These bars are incredibly rich, so if you make them, I’d suggest cutting them into teeny tiny little squares.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
The perfect combatination: peanut butter, chocolate, and a little crunch!
Ingredients
1st Layer: Cereal
- 3 cups Crispy Rice cereal
- 1/2 of a 10 oz bag of marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2nd Layer: Peanut Butter Fudge
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- 1/2 cup butter, softenend
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-1/4 cup mini peanut butter cups
3rd Layer: Cereal
- 3 cups Crispy Rice cereal
- 1/2 of a 10 oz bag of marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4th Layer: Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep a 9 X 13 pan, or something close to that, by greasing the bottom and sides with butter or a butter spray. [I would actually recommend using a smaller pan, if possible. I had trouble filling the entire 9×13 pan!]
Make the 1st Layer:
1. Measure out your 3 cups rice cereal and set aside. In a large microwave safe bowl, put in your marshmallows, butter, peanut butter and vanilla. Melt in the microwave for around 45 seconds, take out, stir, put ack in for a few more seconds. Do this until the mixture is smooth.
2. Stir in your rice cereal and dump into pan. Spread it out evenly and press firmly.
Make the 2nd Layer:
1. Measure out powdered sugar and set aside. On the stovetop (or microwave) melt butter and peanut butter until smooth. Remove from heat, add powdered sugar and vanilla and stir until smooth.
2. Dump over 1st layer of cereal and spread evenly.
3.Spread out your mini peanut butter cups and gently press into the fudge.
4. Let the fudge set for a few minutes before you add the next layer of cereal.
Make the 3rd Layer:
1. Prepare this layer as you did the first. Only add the peanut butter if you really want a strong peanut butter flavor.
2. Pour over the fudge and spread it evenly and press firmly. Make sure you try to cover up all the peanut butter cups, so that the next layer doesn’t hit the fudge.
Make the 4th Layer:
1. On the stovetop, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips until smooth. Stir constantly to avoid the chocolate from burning.
2. Let cool for a few minutes, the pour evenly over the cereal layer and gently shake pan to evenly distribute chocolate.
3. Carefully cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer or fridge to firm. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Your yield will depend on how big or small you cut your bars. I would recommend cutting them as small as you can, as these bars are really rich.
Recipe credit: Your Cup of Cake
Yumo!!