Name: Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups brown rice cereal; 0.75 cup all natural creamy peanut butter; 0.333 cup honey; pinch sea salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.667 cup dark chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons all natural creamy peanut butter

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

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Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Coating

⅔ cup dark chocolate chips

2 tablespoons all natural creamy peanut butter

Instructions

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Instructions

First, line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper. In a large microwave safe bowl, add the creamy peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 10 second increments, stopping between each to stir, until creamy and melted.

Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract.

Pour the rice cereal into a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted peanut butter mixture on top.

Gently stir until completely coated.

Add this mixture to the lined square pan. Gently smooth into an even layer.

Then, microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Stir until fully melted and creamy.

Pour this chocolate mixture on top. Smooth into an even layer.

Chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, until set. Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing into.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Temperature Control 🧈
Melt butter and peanut butter together over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, even mixture that binds the cereal perfectly.
Cereal Coating Technique 🥣
Add cereal to the warm peanut butter mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula rather than stirring vigorously to maintain the crispy texture and prevent the treats from becoming dense.
Sea Salt Enhancement 🧂
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt directly onto the warm mixture before pressing into the pan to amplify the peanut butter's nutty flavor and create a sophisticated sweet-salty balance.
Chocolate Tempering for Shine ✨
Melt dark chocolate chips over a double boiler or in short microwave bursts (20-30 seconds) to achieve a glossy, smooth coating that sets evenly without streaking or becoming grainy.
Chilling Time Optimization ⏱️
Refrigerate the peanut butter base for 15-20 minutes before adding the chocolate topping so it firms up slightly, preventing the chocolate from sinking through and ensuring clean, sharp cuts.