Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats (with Nutella)
These one-pot chewy, sweet Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are quick to make in just 15 minutes with pantry ingredients! Crispix cereal is mixed with peanut butter, marshmallows, and Nutella for true decadence in each bite. Be sure to make extra, this foolproof treat is a family favorite.
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 16 ounces marshmallows
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter plus 2 tablespoon for garnish
- ⅓ cup hazelnut spread
- 9 cups Crispix, Rice Krispies or Chex Rice cereal
- 2 tablespoons melted chocolate
Instructions
- Line a 9”x13” dish with cling wrap or parchment paper paper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
- Turn off the heat. Fold the peanut butter and the hazelnut spread into the marshmallow mixture, making sure to scrape from the bottom of the pan. Once combined, gently fold the cereal into the peanut butter mixture until all the pieces are coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, and lightly press in an even layer.
- Drizzle the top with slightly warmed peanut butter and melted chocolate. If you’d like, sprinkle with seasonal sprinkles or other optional garnishes.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before removing from the dish and slicing. This should take a minimum of 30 minutes to an hour.
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Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- Ensure the heat is not too high when melting the butter and marshmallows. Too much heat can easily burn and can make the bars hard.
- Once the mixture is poured in the baking dish, don’t pat it down too tightly. Gently press until it forms the shape of the pan.
- The baking pan can be lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper for optimal removal ease. However, you can also butter the dish or spritz with nonstick spray for easier removal. These might add a slight flavor to the exterior of your peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.
- Feel free to use Rice Krispies, Cocoa Krispies or Rice Chex cereal rather than Crispix if preferred. I think the Crispix gives the bars an extra crunch.
- You can garnish the top of the treats however you'd like. You can add sprinkles, toasted coconut, diced peanut butter cups, flaky sea salt, chopped peanuts, melted white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips or dark chocolate chips. You can also dye white chocolate for an added color effect.
- For best results for melting chocolate for the topping, place in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on medium power (50-70% power) in short intervals. Heat and in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until melted and smooth. If you need to thin the chocolate for a smoother consistency, you can add a small amount of vegetable oil, coconut oil, or clarified butter and stir until well combined.
- Along with a 13 by 9 inch pan, these crispy bars can also be made in a square pan. You can use either 2 8 by 8 inch or 2 9 by 9 inch pans. One for you and one to share!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 6mg
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