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These Reese’s Rice Krispie Treats are a fun twist to classic Rice Krispies treats – made with a creamy and gooey peanut butter marshmallow base, layer of whole Reese’s peanut butter cups in the center, and finished off with a chocolate drizzle topping and more chopped peanut butter cups.
For more Reese’s recipes be sure and try these other family favorites – Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Bars, Reese’s Stuffed Monster Cookies, and Chocolate Reese’s Cookies.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
If you’re a fan of Rice Krispies treats then you must try this peanut butter lovers version of the classic gooey rice cereal treats. It’a an almost no-bake dessert that only needs a few minutes prep on the stove top.
The base is a peanut butter marshmallow mixture that gets mixed into crispy rice cereal. It’s then layered into a pan with a layer of whole Reese’s peanut butter cups in the center! Finish it off with a peanut butter chocolate drizzle and of course, more Reese’s cups, and you have the best treat to cure that sweet tooth.
Simple Ingredients
Crispy Treats Ingredients
- Salted Butter : I like to dice or slice the butter so it melts quicker in the pot. If using unsalted butter, add a little extra salt to help balance out the sweetness.
- Mini Marshmallows : This measurement is divided which means some are used in one stage of the recipe, and the remaining marshmallows are used in another step.
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Salt : I like using kosher salt or sea salt.
- Vanilla Extract
- Rice Krispie Cereal : It’s important to use fresh, sealed cereal for the best texture and taste when making Rice Krispie treats. Using stale or old cereal does change the taste of cereal treats.
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups : Use the regular-sized peanut butter cups, like the standard candy bar size, which you can find at the check-out stand.
Reeses Peanut Butter Topping Ingredients
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips : For more peanut butter taste try using peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips.
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Salted Peanut Butter
How To Make Reese’s Rice Krispies (Printable Full Recipe Card)
Line a 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, or you can spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large pot, over medium low heat, melt butter.
Once the butter has melted, add in 1 1/2 bags of mini marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and salt. Continue melting over medium low heat, while stirring continuously.
Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispie cereal, vanilla extract, and the remaining half bag of mini marshmallows. Stir everything together really well until all the cereal is fully coated. The mini marshmallows do not need to be completely melted.
Gently press half of the Rice Krispie mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, and gently flatten without applying too much pressure.
Arrange the 9 Reese’s peanut butter cups over the Rice Krispie layer.
Gently press the remaining rice kripsy treat mixture over the peanut butter cups in an even layer.
Sprinkle the chopped Reeses over top.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter for 2 minutes, making sure to stir it well every 30 seconds, until it’s fully melted and smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over top the chopped Reese’s in the pan.
Chill the rice Krispy treats for 30 minutes, or leave out at room temperature for 1-2 hours, so they can set and the chocolate can harden. Cut into squares and enjoy!
How To Store Traditional Rice Krispies With A Chocolate Drizzle
These bars are best stored at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. The chocolate drizzle on top will soften at room temperature, but I still recommend storing them at room temperature, because Rice Krispie treats will get very hard when chilled.
Tips For Success
- I recommend only using mini marshmallows for even melting and better distribution.
- Creamy peanut butter works best for its gooey and really creamy texture, crunchy peanut butter works the best in the topping if you want an extra crunch. I don’t recommend using all-natural peanut butter as the texture is thicker and the oil separation will affect the texture of the gooey, soft, creamy crispy treats.
- Don’t over-pack the layers! Gently pressing keeps the texture light and chewy. If you press too hard, too aggressively, the bars will become dense and tough, and it will end up crushing the hidden peanut butter cups.
- Don’t be afraid to switch things up! Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top, drizzle with some white chocolate, use peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips, use crushed Oreos or Rolo candy on top. You could even make a chocolate peanut butter version and use chocolate Rice Krispie cereal.
- Use fresh marshmallows! Stale or old marshmallows don’t melt as smoothly and can cause a stiff, dry texture.
More Rice Krispie Treat Recipes
- Rainbow Rice Krispies
- Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
- Scotcheroos
- Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- Trix Cereal Treats
- Candy Sushi
Reese’s Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 bags (10 oz) mini marshmallows divided
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 whole regular-sized Reese's peanut butter cups
Topping
- 4 regular-sized Reese's peanut butter cups roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Line a 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
- In a large pot, over medium low heat, melt the butter.6 tablespoons salted butter
- Once the butter has melted, add in 1½ bags of mini marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and salt. Continue melting over medium low heat, while stirring continuously.2 bags (10 oz) mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispie cereal, vanilla extract, and the remaining half bag of mini marshmallows. Stir everything together really well until all the cereal is fully coated. The mini marshmallows do not need to be completely melted.7 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gently press half of the Rice Krispie mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, and gently flatten without applying too much pressure.
- Arrange the 9 Reese's peanut butter cups over the Rice Krispie layer.9 whole regular-sized Reese's peanut butter cups
- Gently press the remaining rice krispie treat mixture over the peanut butter cups in an even layer.
Topping
- Sprinkle the chopped Reeses over top.4 regular-sized Reese's peanut butter cups
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter for 2 minutes, making sure to stir it well every 30 seconds, until it's fully melted and smooth.1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons salted butter
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over top the chopped Reese's in the pan.
- Chill the rice Krispy treats for 30 minutes, or leave out at room temperature for 1-2 hours, so they can set and the chocolate can harden. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend only using mini marshmallows for even melting and better distribution.
- Creamy peanut butter works best for it’s gooey and really creamy texture, crunchy peanut butter works the best in the topping if you want an extra crunch. I don’t recommend using all-natural peanut butter as the texture is thicker and the oil separation will affect the texture of the gooey, soft, creamy crispy treats.
- Don’t over-pack the layers! Gently pressing keeps the texture light and chewy. If you press too hard, too aggressively, the bars will become dense and tough, and it will end up crushing the hidden peanut butter cups.
- Don’t be afraid to switch things up! Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top, drizzle with some white chocolate, use peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips, use crushed Oreos or Rolo candy on top. You could even make a chocolate peanut butter version and use chocolate Rice Krispie cereal.
- Use fresh marshmallows! Stale or old marshmallows don’t melt as smoothly and can cause a stiff, dry texture.
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