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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Published: Feb 9, 2024 · Modified: May 12, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for anyone who loves chocolate, peanut butter and Rice Krispies!! Made without marshmallows and sweetened with honey, this no-bake treat is a winning combination that's totally delicious!

    Chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats cut on a white plate with a few chocolate chips around them.

    Peanut butter rice krispie treats with chocolate are a chewy and gooey treat that everyone loves. I grew up on this stuff and rice krispie treats have withstood the test of time. They are a frequent treat in most houses where little people live though big people love them too!

    If you love the flavors of these bars you've got to try my Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats next. Or you might also enjoy these other crispy bar recipes like my Krispie Mars Bar Squares, The Best Peanut Butter Cookie Bars and Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats.

    Why You Will Love This Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

    • Small Ingredient List. All you need are five simple ingredients to make a batch!
    • Crowd Pleaser. The kids will love these crispy bars and you will too.
    • No Baking Required. If you're looking for a dessert you can make without the oven this makes an easy no-bake treat.
    • No Marshmallows. Honey is used instead of marshmallows making these treats naturally sweetened.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few ingredients to make peanut butter chocolate Krispie bars, and you probably already have them in your kitchen. Here's a look:

    Ingredients to make chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats no marshmallows on the table before mixing.
    • Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips are balanced in sweetness and bitterness and work well for desserts. You can use milk chocolate if you prefer more sweetness or dark chocolate for a more intense chocolate flavor. You can also use chopped chocolate bars as well.
    • Liquid Honey: A healthier alternative to marshmallows.
    • Peanut Butter: Use your favorite peanut butter brand.
    • Rice Krispies Cereal: The classic cereal but you can also make with brown rice krispies as well!
    • Butter: Just a bit to coat the pan to keep them from sticking.
    • Optional Add-ins: You can add chopped peanuts or toffee bits for added flavor if you want.

    Be sure to check the recipe card for the full ingredient list and quantities of each.

    Substitutions and Variations

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this peanut butter chocolate rice krispie bars recipe.

    • Skip the Honey. If you're looking for a substitute for honey, the best substitute is maple syrup. It will change the taste of this treat a little but will be just as delicious and provide the sweetness and stickiness you want.
    • Other Mix-Ins: Add any kind of chopped candy bar, morsels, coconut flakes, nuts, or any other topping you like to your chocolate rice krispie treats.

    How to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats With Chocolate

    You're going to love how simple this recipe is! Here's a look at the steps involved.

    1. Combine the peanut butter and honey in a large heavy saucepan.
    2. Heat the mixture on your lowest heat setting. Stir it frequently and cook until melted it begins to boil gently. Remove it from the heat.
    Peanut butter and honey combined in a saucepan.
    Peanut butter and honey after it's heated and melted.
    1. Add the chocolate chips to the pot with the hot honey-peanut butter mixture.
    2. Stir until smooth. The residual heat of the mixture will help to melt the chocolate chips.
    Chocolate chips added to the peanut butter.
    Peanut butter and chocolate mixture melted and creamy.
    1. Add the cereal and peanuts, if you are using them.
    2. Stir the mixture together gently until the cereal is well-coated.
    Rice krispies added to the peanut butter and chocolate.
    Cereal is mixed together to coat.
    1. Transfer the mixture to a pan and press it flat and into the corners.
    2. Sprinkle them with toffee bits, if you're using them. Refrigerate the bars until cool and they are firm.
    Chocolate rice krispie mixture pressed into the pan.
    Cut into squares.

    ⭐️ Hint: Don't skip buttering or spraying your pan. It also helps to add some to your fingers too so it doesn't stick as you're pressing them into your pan.

    If you love recipes like this one, you may also enjoy our Chunky Monkey Bars, Hostess Cookies, Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecake, Butter Crunch Cookies, Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls or Dubai Chocolate Bar!

    Peanut butter and chocolate rice krispie treats cut into squares and stacked on a plate with one on top with a bite missing.

    Storage

    • Refrigerator: No refrigeration required. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can refrigerate to extend the shelf-life but may want to let them sit at room temperature before serving.
    • Freezer: Cool completely, then cut into squares. Wrap each piece separately in wax or parchment paper and place in an airtight freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw them out at room temperature before serving.

    Tips

    • Double or Triple Batch. This peanut butter chocolate rice krispie treats recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled. Simply use a larger rectangle pan.
    • Want A Less a Firm Texture? You can make softer and more gooey bars by reducing the amount of Rice Krispies by a ¼ or ½ cup less.
    • Grease Your Fingers. Use greased fingers or a greased rubber spatula to make it easier to press the treats into the pan.
    • Don't Press Too Firmly. This may cause the treats to become compacted.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about Peanut Butter Chocolate Krispie Squares? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions.

    How long should I wait to cut rice krispie treats?

    Wait at least 30 minutes for everything to cool and set before cutting the pan into bars.

    Is crunchy or creamy peanut butter best?

    Both work great so it completely depends on your preference! The crunchy peanut butter will add a bit more texture and crunch.

    A hand reaching in to grab a chocolate and peanut butter rice krispie treats on a plate.

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Chocolate peanut butter rice krispie bars cut into squares and piled on a plate.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Karin and Ken
    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for anyone who loves chocolate, peanut butter and Rice Krispies!! Made without marshmallows and sweetened with honey, this no-bake treat is a winning combination that's totally delicious!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Chill Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 325 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 9 x 9 inch pan or equivalent
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • heavy bottomed saucepan
    • wooden spoon
    • Rubber spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup chocolate chips, semisweet
    • ¾ cup liquid honey
    • 1 cup peanut butter, smooth
    • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 1 cup salted peanuts optional
    • ½ cup toffee bits optional
    • butter or cooking spray
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    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a 9x9 pan with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Combine peanut butter and honey in a large heavy saucepan on your lowest heat, stirring often, until melted.
    • Bring to a gentle boil and remove from heat. Add chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
    • Add cereal and peanuts (if you are using) and gently stir until well coated.
    • Press into pan.
    • Sprinkle with toffee bits if using. Refrigerate until cool and firm, about 2 hours. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Double or Triple Batch. This peanut butter chocolate rice krispie treats recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled. Simply use a larger rectangle pan.
    • Want A Less a Firm Texture? You can make softer and more gooey bars by reducing the amount of Rice Krispies by a ¼ or ½ cup less.
    • Grease Your Fingers. Use greased fingers or a greased rubber spatula to make it easier to press the treats into the pan.
    • Don't Press Too Firmly. This may cause the treats to become compacted.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats, peanut butter chocolate rice krispie treats
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was originally published March 2016. It has been updated with new images and content.

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    Comments

    1. Pam says

      May 10, 2017 at 8:15 pm

      Just made these and they are so yummy I ate one before it had time to set up!
      Made exactly by recipe except I didn’t have peanuts so used sliced almonds.
      Great quick recipe. Next time I will add dried cranberries!

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      • Karin and Ken says

        May 10, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        So glad to hear you enjoyed those squares! They are so tasty. Glad the almonds worked out great and cranberries, what a fabulous idea! I’m going to have to try that. Thank you for your suggestions. I love hearing them. Please take care and all the best. Karin

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