These irresistible Stuffed Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats ditch the marshmallows and as a substitute use Karo syrup, sugar, and peanut butter! They’re a twist on my mother’s model that’s completely addictive.
I upped the ante by including a layer of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Making these Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with peanut butter cups was a genius transfer, in my humble opinion!
Why You Should Attempt these Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- If you happen to’re a fan of atypical Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, you’ll adore these!!
- The additional layer of peanut butter cups push these excessive!!
- Plus, the shiny chocolate ganache will appease the chocoholic in you, too!
I’ve stated it earlier than, however I can not abdomen a peanut butter sandwich. My youngest sister would eat peanut butter out of the jar with a spoon. I believe all my youngsters would, too. Ick.
However put a pan of peanut butter Rice Krispie treats in entrance of me and I’m going weak within the knees. I’m unsure it was the minute quantity of protein that made me lengthy for these after I was in faculty or simply their sheer deliciousness, however they have been consistently on my thoughts. My collegiate food plan consisted of lots of popcorn and pizza—I’m sure there have been a couple of dietary deficiencies! These peanut butter cheesecake bars are one other fabulous peanut butter deal with!
Once you’re pondering Again to College snacks or lunchbox treats, these cereal bars got here to thoughts. However I needed to make them even MORE attractive by including a layer of peanut butter cups! Stuffed Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats take this traditional to a different stage!!
Regularly Requested Questions
Different nut butter choices received’t work in addition to most are looser and extra liquid and should not set correctly.
I at all times use creamy Jif peanut butter, however different main manufacturers ought to work properly.
Rice Krispies, like most cereals, are fortified with nutritional vitamins and minerals, plus should you make a peanut butter model, the peanut butter offers some protein. But, they’re carbohydrate-heavy and aren’t probably the most wholesome snack.
These can get stale inside every week, so hold them in an hermetic container with parchment or wax paper between the layers. They are going to be greatest if eaten inside 3-4 days, however nonetheless fit for human consumption for as much as every week. If it’s sizzling in your kitchen, contemplate storing them within the fridge.
They’re additionally OK to freeze, however defrost within the fridge and bear in mind the chocolate topping could get spotty if there’s any condensation that develops as they defrost.
Chill them first, so that they’re good and agency. Then use a pointy knife to chop them into squares. Minimize straight down and wipe off the knife as wanted.
Allow them to come to room temperature earlier than serving so no person loses a tooth (until they wish to!).
Ideas for Making Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- I first made these Stuffed Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats in an 8 x 8-inch pan, and so they stuffed it to the brim. When making them this time, I went for a shorter model in a 9 x 9.
- PRO-Tip: Spray your measuring cup with Pam or your favourite non-stick cooking spray earlier than measuring sticky components like peanut butter, honey, or Karo syrup. They are going to slide out with out sticking into your bowl!
- You could work shortly after you stir the sweetened peanut butter combination into the Rice Krispies so it doesn’t begin to harden.
- PRO-Tip: Don’t compact the layers an excessive amount of, both, simply gently press. It’s OK if the highest is just a little uneven. Simply name them rustic. Grease your fingers so the combination doesn’t stick whenever you’re spreading them out within the pan.
- I frosted these with a ganache made with butter, cream, and chocolate, however my mother’s authentic recipe (AKA Scotcharoos) referred to as for melted chocolate chips. Be happy to make use of that shortcut should you’d like.
- The topping is not going to be as tender and shiny, although, with chocolate chips, plus the ganache is a lot tastier! PRO-Tip: I wish to double the chocolate layer when serving to firm so the highest layer is good and clean.
- PRO-Tip: Freezing your peanut butter cups earlier than layering them prevents them from melting once they’re topped with extra of the nice and cozy peanut butter combination.
- My mother’s model referred to as for Particular Ok, a cereal that appears like Corn Flakes. I believe they’re much more irresistible with Rice Krispies! I do know you’ll love these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars!
Extra Rice Krispie Treats You’ll Love:
If you happen to love caramel, these Caramel Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats will tickle your fancy. Oreo Rice Krispie Treats will present that chocolate repair that’s at all times welcomed by my youngsters! My Caramel Rolo Rice Krispie Treats and Cookie Dough Rice Krispie Treats are additionally winners! Plus these Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars have a layer of peanut butter ganache nestled between the Rice Krispie layer and chocolate topping! Rocky Highway Fudge Bars have a chocolate, peanut butter, Krispies topping! And these Butterfinger Rice Krispie Treats from Recipe Woman look phenomenal!
Style Tester Testimonial
“I don’t even like peanut butter desserts however these are fabulous, my blogger good friend, Kate, stated after taking only one chunk. Are these in your weblog, she queried??” After all, my reply was “undoubtedly!”
Elements
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup gentle corn syrup (I exploit Karo model)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 10-ounce bag of snack sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, frozen for a couple of half hour
Chocolate topping (double for full protection):
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
Directions
- Line a 9 x 9-inch pan with non-stick foil, or foil sprayed with non-stick cooking spray
- Put cereal into a big bowl and set it apart.
- In a saucepan, combine collectively the sugar and corn syrup. Cook dinner till the sugar dissolves with out permitting the combination to boil. Take away from warmth and blend within the peanut butter and vanilla.
- Pour peanut butter combination over cereal and blend until mixed.
- Gently pat half the cereal combination into the pan. Prime with frozen peanut butter cups.
- Place small quantities of cereal in areas between peanut butter cups, then add the remainder of the cereal combination and press gently until the highest is even.
- Warmth the butter and cream in microwave-safe bowl, until the butter melts.
- Add chopped chocolate and stir until melted. Stir in powdered sugar until clean.
- Pour over cereal bars. Might double topping if desired (in case your high is uneven some Rice Krispies could peek by means of).
Diet Data:
Yield:
16
Serving Dimension:
1 bar
Quantity Per Serving:
Energy: 411Complete Fats: 20gSaturated Fats: 7gTrans Fats: 0gUnsaturated Fats: 11gLdl cholesterol: 13mgSodium: 222mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 2gSugar: 44gProtein: 7g
