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.
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
- 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
recipe from Alton Brown
- 1 cup butter, plus more for greasing pan
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 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
Mike
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.
Maria
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!
Jessica
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!
Lisa
Thanks for a recipe I know will become a neighborhood sensation….you are great! Happy Holidays!
Erin
My grandma made these (minus the chocolate) for Thanksgiving. I think I ate 14. DELISH!
Kevin
Those look really good. I like the Rice Krispy layer!
Amy
Oh my gosh…those look ridiculous. In the best way possible. My mouth is watering over here.
Erin
These look amazingly delicious! I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate!
PhillyGirl
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! :)
snooky doodle
I made these and they were so so good :) thanks for the recipe. Now I have to go for a long long run. :(
bjjj
woooooooooooooow! yeah mama!
Aimee
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.
Jenn's Baking Chamber
those look rich even just looking at them. but that wont stop me from making them myself! haha! thanks for the recipe
Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista
Yum…this looks amazing!
HoneyB
Oh my what awesome looking treats!!!