Dive into the world of delectable peanut butter rice krispy bars, where crispy puffed rice and velvety peanut butter harmonize to create a symphony of flavors. This beloved treat is a classic for a reason, offering a delightful combination of textures and a burst of nutty, sweet goodness in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of crafting the ultimate peanut butter rice krispy bars, with tips and tricks to elevate your dessert game. So, grab your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are so easy to make, and the perfect recipe for your chocolate peanut butter cravings. Like a crispy, crunchy, chewy peanut butter cup!
Provided by Fiona Dowling
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan melt the butter, mini marshmallows and peanut butter together over low heat while stirring gently.
- Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies.
- Press the mixture into the pan (lightly spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands).
- Add the chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) to a medium-sized heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45-second intervals on medium power (not high or standard), stirring in between each burst.
- Once almost melted, stir until smooth and stir in the vegetable oil.
- Pour the chocolate over the top of the bars and let harden at room temperature (about 2 hours).
- Cut into squares and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY RICE TREATS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 18 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low to medium-low heat until light brown specks start to form and the butter starts to smell nutty, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until melted. Add the puffed rice cereal and peanuts. Stir until well coated.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled crispy rice treats and sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired. Cut into 18 bars.
PEANUT BUTTER KRISPY RICE SQUARES
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing 1-inch wings to hang over the edges; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and salt and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla (the peanut butter can still be swirly). Add the cereal, crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips and sprinkles and fold with a large rubber spatula to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using the spatula to spread it out evenly. Place a piece of parchment on top and then use your hands to press the mixture down very firmly. Top with additional sprinkles as desired. Let the mixture firm up in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then cut into squares.
NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS
These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.
Provided by Ravelle Lakin
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES TREATS
My mother was making these treats 40 years ago for her kids. My college age nephew asked me to make a batch for him yesterday and they are so easy and fast to make. Much less time consuming than a batch of cookies. And yummy too.
Provided by janabear
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 10m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Measure out the Rice Krispies in a large bowl (I use the largest I can set my hands on).
- Combine brown sugar and corn syrup in small saucepan and cook on medium heat until mixture begins to bubble on top.
- Take off heat and stir in the peanut butter.
- Add mixture to Rice Krispies and stir until all the Krispies are coated, then pour into 9x11 or 9x13 baking dish. Smooth over with a spatula, let set for an hour or so and tada! (You might run a knife through warm water to help cut nice, clean squares).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 200, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 28.7, Protein 6.4
PEANUT BUTTER RICE CRISPY TREATS
This is an easy wonderfully tastey treat that is great for all occasions. This is my mother in law's recipe, that my sweet husband had as a child, and my children ask for also. I have also molded these in to little brains on Halloween.
Provided by Lori Lissa
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 24 ea, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sugar, syrup and peanut butter in heavy sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Place the rice crispies in a large bowl.
- Stir the mixture on to the top of the cereal, til all is covered.
- Place mixture on buttered cookie sheet, use hands covered in butter to spread. (I have tried to use a utensil,and always reverted to the hand spreading method).
- Place in fridge to cool.
- Cut in squares.
PEANUT BUTTER CRISPIES II
My aunt used to make these when I was a little girl. I think they are a nice change from marshmallow treats.
Provided by April
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan, mix together sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup. Be careful not to let it burn, or it will ruin the recipe. Stir mixture until well melted. Remove pan from heat.
- Combine warm peanut butter mixture with crisp rice cereal.
- Grease well a 9 x 13 inch pan with butter or margarine. Spread mixture in pan. Allow to cool. When mixture is no longer sticky to the touch, cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 212.8 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER RICE CRISPY BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: brown rice cereal, natural peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, dark chocolate, coconut oil
Provided by Tiffany Lo
Categories Snacks
Yield 10 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract for 1 minute. Mix well.
- Add the brown rice cereal to the mixture and combine.
- After well combined, pour into a greased or parchment lined baking dish and evenly spread.
- Chill until solid.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Mix well.
- After the crispy mixture is solid, cut into pieces.
- Dip the bottoms of the bars into the dark chocolate. Drizzle remaining chocolate on top.
- Chill again until solid. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 25 grams
BUTTERSCOTCH RICE KRISPIES® BARS
This is what I grew up with in lieu of 'scotcheroos'. They are simpler to make and pack a much richer flavor which means when I bite into similar recipes (hoping for this flavor), I am disappointed and want my homemade version!
Provided by peachlovehope
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease bottom and the lower 1 inch of the sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Pour cereal into the prepared dish.
- Mix butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in a bowl and melt in a microwave oven, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over cereal and stir until cereal is coated. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to compact mixture into the dish.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Spread over the top of the bars with a spatula.
- Refrigerate bars again until the chocolate is firmed, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 121.1 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS
To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I've written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. -Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., Spread chunky peanut butter over brownies. Place chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies; spread over chunky peanut butter layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or until set., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER RICE CRISPY BARS
Peanut Butter and Chocolate rice crispy bars. I got the recipe from a friend of the family after years of begging for it. Everyone loves these, they have always been a big hit at the school sporting event snack stands.
Provided by Teri G.
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Measure out rice crispies and set aside in large bowl.
- In saucepan combine sugar and karo. Bring just to simmer, then add the peanut butter and stir. Do not let the sugar mixture boil.
- Stir peanut butter mixture into rice crispies and stir quickly. It will start to harden immediately. Pour mixture into a 9x12 pan and flatten out evenly across pan.
- combine chocolate and butterscotch chips into saucepan and melt over a double boiler and stir constantly. When melted pour over peanut butter mixture. Let it set.
- When set, cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.9, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.2, Sodium 220.2, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 43.6, Protein 7.2
PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES BARS
My friend Val gave me this recipe. She got my kids hooked on them, so she had to! Sometimes I make them without the chocolate topping and they're still delicious.
Provided by Petunia
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 20m
Yield 24 squares
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13-inch pan.
- In a large saucepan, mix the sugar& Karo syrup.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to boil.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in peanut butter.
- Add the Rice Krispies and mix until covered.
- Put into the buttered pan and lightly press.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, cook both kinds of chips until melted.
- Pour on top of Krispies squares and spread to cover.
- Cool before cutting into squares.
PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES BARS (NO-BAKE)
Make and share this Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars (No-Bake) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 10m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl combine the white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut putter; microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes or until melted, stirring once.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in rice cereal and the chopped peanuts until well combined.
- Spread into a lightly buttered 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour or until set.
- Cut into squares.
Tips:
- Use fresh peanut butter for the best flavor. Natural peanut butter works well, but you can also use creamy or chunky peanut butter.
- If you don't have corn syrup, you can use honey or maple syrup instead. Be sure to reduce the amount of liquid by 1/4 cup if you use honey or maple syrup.
- Don't overcook the peanut butter mixture. It should be thick and bubbly, but not too hard.
- Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into the prepared pan. This will help the bars stay together when you cut them.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter rice krispy bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these bars that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give peanut butter rice krispy bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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