Description
These Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Squares combine gooey butterscotch and peanut butter with crispy rice cereal, topped with a smooth chocolate layer. Perfect as a crunchy, sweet treat that sets quickly in the fridge, these bars are easy to make and sure to delight peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups butterscotch chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Topping
- 1 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside while preparing the mixture.
- Melt Butterscotch and Peanut Butter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and creamy peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Rice Krispies: Stir the Rice Krispies cereal into the melted butterscotch and peanut butter mixture until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Press Mixture into Dish: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing firmly and evenly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until the base is hardened, about 30 to 60 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and salted butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each until smooth and melted.
- Top the Bars: Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the chilled peanut butter base, smoothing it out gently.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking dish back in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate topping is firm, about 30 minutes.
- Cut into Squares: Once firm, lift the dessert out by the parchment paper, place on a cutting board, and slice into 24 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For easier cutting, warm the knife slightly before slicing the bars to prevent cracking the chocolate topping.
- You can substitute the butterscotch chips with white chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to keep them fresh.
- Use natural creamy peanut butter for a more wholesome taste, but avoid using no-stir varieties with excess oil separation.
- Make sure to press the mixture firmly into the dish to ensure the squares hold together well after cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
