Peanut Butter Rice Crispy’s with Chocolate Topping

I recently saw that Trader Joe’s came out with peanut butter rice crispy’s…. and in typical me fashion, instead of buying them I wanted to try and make them at home! I honestly haven’t tried the TJ’s version, buuuut I can say with 100% confidence - my version is INCREDIBLE. Seriously, Kory and I could not stop eating them.

If you’ve never made rice crispy treats they are actually really simple to make. You just need a few ingredients, and I like making them at home because you can make them festive for different occasions (like this Frankenstein version I made for Halloween). I must say, I have never had a peanut butter version until now, and I think I’m gonna have to stick with it moving forward! Not too mention that delicious layer of melted chocolate on top… yummmm!

Butter - You’ll start this recipe by melting butter in a pot. You know any recipe that starts with melting butter is bound to be delicious.

Mini Marshmallows - I like to use mini marshmallows when I make rice crispy treats because since they are already smaller they melt down faster. Plus, mini food is just fun!

Creamy Peanut Butter - I recommend using a runny peanut butter for this recipe. It just melts in better and I know sometimes it separates and it’s really frustrating but just trust me… it’s worth it for a recipe like this. I used this Smucker’s Natural Creamy Peanut Butter.

Milk Chocolate Chips - This recipe is not complete without the layer of melted chocolate on top! Name a better combo than peanut butter and chocolate, I’ll wait.

Coconut Oil - The coconut oil will help the chocolate melt smoothly and will also help it harden up after it’s poured on top of the rice crispy’s.

Yield: 9

Author: Leslie Bobo-Kiesel, RD, LD

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Peanut Butter Rice Crispy's with Chocolate Topping

These peanut butter rice crispy's with a chocolate topping are delicious treats that are so easy to make. They combine the nutty goodness of peanut butter with the crispy texture of rice cereal. The creamy melted chocolate layer really takes them over the top! There's no better combo than peanut butter and chocolate, everyone will love these!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup creamy, runny peanut butter
• 4 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 2 tsp. coconut oil

Instructions

1. Place the butter in a pot over medium low heat.
2. Once butter has melted add in the marshmallows and peanut butter. Stir continuously until the marshmallows have completely melted and the peanut butter is mixed in.
3. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the crispy rice cereal.
4. Transfer to a parchment lined 8x8 baking dish and use a spatula to spread out evenly. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small sauce pan over low heat. Immediately pour on the top of the rice crispy's and use a spatula to spread out evenly.
6. Place the pan in the refrigerator for about an hour or until chocolate has hardened.
7. Remove from pan and cut into 9 squares. Enjoy!

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