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Peanut Butter Fudge Treats

December 5, 2008 by Joy the Baker 113 Comments

Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats

Some things are over the top for even me. Some things are so good that they actually hurt. I’m a real sucker for all chocolate and peanut butter combinations… but really!? Chocolate, peanut butter AND Rice Krispy Treats? Out of control. I think I pulled a baking muscle. These bars are so rich, so over the top, so peanut buttery, that I think I need to stick to only baking broccoli this weekend. I think I hurt myself.

These are just the treats I want to pawn off on my neighbors and coworkers. They’ll thank me, and they’ll hate me. I can live with that.

Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats

Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats

This recipe comes in three parts. Three crazy good, belly busting, lick the spoon over and over and over again parts. And they’re easy too! Yea.. this recipe is nothing but trouble.

I made these bars in a 9×13-inch pan and cut the bars into 1-inch squares, although I think even those were too large.

Rice Krispy Treats

Print this Recipe!

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
  • – OR –
  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispy Cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. ( You may want to line your pan with parchment paper or waxed paper large enough to have flaps hanging over the sides. This will make it easy to pull the giant block of goodness out of the pan when it’s done. I just forgot this step. But as recorded in the comments below, some people had trouble with the wax paper sticking to the Krispie treats.  A well sprayed pan might just be your best bet!) Cool. Make Peanut Butter Fudge.

Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats

Peanut Butter Fudge

recipe from Alton Brown

  • 1 cup butter, plus more for greasing pan
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pound powdered sugar

Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats
Microwave butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes on high. Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. Add vanilla and powdered sugar to peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. Pour over the Rice Krispy treats in the pan and spread evenly. Let cool in the fridge while you make the Chocolate Fudge.
Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats
Easy Chocolate Fudge
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats
Combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate, and vanilla,. Beat for about 1 minute, or until marshmallows melt and mixture is thoroughly combined. Pour over peanut butter fudge, spread evenly and place in the fridge to harden and cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces or smaller and give to your friends. They’ll thank you, sort of.
Peanut Butter Fudge Krispy Treats
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  1. Mike

    December 7, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    I’m with Jessica–holy crap! Chocolate+peanut butter does me in any time, but you added another layer of awesome to what I previously thought was the perfect power-food-couple.

    Reply
  2. Maria

    December 7, 2008 at 9:30 am

    Hi Joy!

    today is my birthday and i think i want to request these in lieu of cake– these look incredible! I love your blog, thanks for the recipes!

    Reply
  3. Jessica

    December 6, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    Holy Crap! (I almost said OMG and I hate that!) Ok, so I always add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter to my rice crispy treats anyway (seriously, you’ll never go back), but this is is so good. I’ve got to make some soon!

    Reply
  4. Lisa

    December 6, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    Thanks for a recipe I know will become a neighborhood sensation….you are great! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  5. Erin

    December 6, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    My grandma made these (minus the chocolate) for Thanksgiving. I think I ate 14. DELISH!

    Reply
  6. Kevin

    December 6, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    Those look really good. I like the Rice Krispy layer!

    Reply
  7. Erin

    December 6, 2008 at 10:37 am

    These look amazingly delicious! I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate!

    Reply
  8. Amy

    December 6, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Oh my gosh…those look ridiculous. In the best way possible. My mouth is watering over here.

    Reply
  9. PhillyGirl

    December 6, 2008 at 9:22 am

    All I can say is wow… just looking at them makes my teeth hurt yet I am intensely curious about those tastes and textures together.. You’ve definitely gone over the top with this one! :)

    Reply
  10. snooky doodle

    December 6, 2008 at 7:00 am

    I made these and they were so so good :) thanks for the recipe. Now I have to go for a long long run. :(

    Reply
  11. bjjj

    December 6, 2008 at 6:07 am

    woooooooooooooow! yeah mama!

    Reply
  12. Aimee

    December 6, 2008 at 5:02 am

    Oy Oy. Yep, I’m digging the chocolate/peanut butter combo. We must be on the same wavelength as I just used this flavor duo in the mother of all cakes.

    Reply
  13. Jenn's Baking Chamber

    December 6, 2008 at 2:00 am

    those look rich even just looking at them. but that wont stop me from making them myself! haha! thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  14. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista

    December 6, 2008 at 12:45 am

    Yum…this looks amazing!

    Reply
  15. HoneyB

    December 5, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    Oh my what awesome looking treats!!!

    Reply
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