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peanut butter rice krispie bars

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavor of creamy peanut butter with crispy rice cereal, creating a chewy, delicious dessert your whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 36
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 234
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 bottle light corn syrup (16 ounces)
  • 1 jar creamy peanut butter (16.3 ounces)
  • 1 box Rice Krispies cereal (13 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 10 oz bag mini marshmallows (about 5 cups)
  • 8 oz chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a full boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  3. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and add the peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
  4. Fold in the Rice Krispies until well coated. Carefully pour into the prepared pan and press down with a greased spatula.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter, mini marshmallows over low heat. Stir in the chocolate chips with vegetable oil until smooth.
  6. Pour chocolate mixture over cooled rice krispie bars and let harden at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  7. Cut into squares and serve!

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.