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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with M&M’s and Chocolate Chips: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
If you’re looking for a fun, delicious, and easy treat to make for a family gathering, party, or just to satisfy that sweet craving, Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with M&M’s and Chocolate Chips are the perfect option! This indulgent twist on the classic Rice Krispie treat adds peanut butter, M&M’s, and chocolate chips for a flavor explosion that everyone will love. Whether you’re making them for kids or adults, these gooey, crunchy, and oh-so-sweet bars are sure to disappear in no time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Rice Krispie treats are a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing snack, but when you throw in the creamy goodness of peanut butter and the sweet, colorful crunch of M&M’s, you take the classic recipe to a whole new level. The added chocolate chips give the treats an extra layer of richness, making each bite a perfect balance of crunchy, chewy, salty, and sweet.
In addition to being incredibly tasty, these treats are super easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients. Plus, they’re versatile enough to customize—feel free to switch up the candies or add your own personal twist!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, based on preference)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup M&M’s (regular or mini)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate, depending on your preference)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
- A pinch of salt (optional, but enhances the flavor)
Instructions to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with M&M’s and Chocolate Chips:
Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Dish
Before you start, grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the treats from sticking. You can also line the dish with parchment paper for an easy release once the treats have set.
Step 2: Melt the Peanut Butter, Butter, and Marshmallows
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together. Stir occasionally until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Once melted, add the marshmallows to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Be patient, as this may take a few minutes. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
Step 3: Combine with Rice Krispies Cereal
Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the saucepan with the melted marshmallow-peanut butter mixture. Gently fold the cereal into the mixture using a spatula or spoon, making sure all the cereal is evenly coated with the sticky, gooey mixture.
Step 4: Add the M&M’s and Chocolate Chips
Once the cereal is well-coated, let the mixture cool for just a minute or two. This prevents the M&M’s and chocolate chips from melting completely. Then, gently fold in the M&M’s and chocolate chips, mixing them evenly throughout the cereal mixture.
Step 5: Press the Mixture into the Baking Dish
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture down evenly, ensuring that it’s tightly packed into the dish. Be gentle so that the M&M’s and chocolate chips don’t break apart, but press firmly enough to make sure the bars hold together.
Step 6: Let the Treats Set
Allow the treats to cool and set at room temperature f
