Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyAs I’ve told you before, Valentine’s Day is not my favorite holiday. I’m sure that if I wasn’t single, it really wouldn’t be all that bad. Given my current situation, it’s just another day.
This year, however, Valentine’s Day is going to be a special occasion because I’m planning a birthday lunch for my mom who is turning 60. I’m excited about the party, but at the moment I’m also a bit nervous. I talk a lot about stress-free entertaining, and I’m doing my best to keep things that way. Still, stressing out just seems to be in my nature. And, in some weird way, I think all that adrenaline is what fuels my creativity and helps me to get stuff done.
This week I’m focusing on cleaning and organizing my house cleaned and prepping for the party on Saturday. If things go according to plan, I will take you along on my prepping journey this week. Then, next week, I’ll share all of the party details with you. Sound good?
All of that (other than the Valentine’s talk) has nothing to do with today’s post. (I know, I’m the best blogger EVER!)
Today I’d like to share these delicious Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats that I made last week.
In essence, it’s one delicious treat filled with another delicious treat that’s covered in chocolate. So, how can that be bad, right? Well, it’s not. It’s pure magical deliciousness.
To start off, you make Rice Krispie Treats just as you usually do, but you add in some peanut butter and then sandwich some peanut butter cups in-between. It’s so simple.
I used the little heart shaped peanut butter cups, but you can use regular ones.
And because I wanted to add some color, I picked up these x and o sprinkles and added them to the chocolatey layer on top. Obviously, the sprinkles are optional. Without them, the treat will still taste and look just as delicious.
Let’s whip some up.
Just adorable, right? If you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine’s dessert or small gift, I can’t recommend these enough. Also, if peanut butter cups aren’t your thing, feel free to layer in any candy bar you love.
Have a great week!
Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 7 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 7 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 15 peanut butter cups (seasonal or regular)
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Begin by greasing a 9×13-inch pan with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, slowly melt the butter over low heat. Once it’s melted, add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Then stir in the peanut butter.
- Next, add the cereal to the marshmallow mixture and still until completely combined. Press half of the mixture into your prepared pan.
- Place a single layer of the peanut butter cups on top the Rice Krispie mixture. Then add the remaining mixture over top and press down. Let cool.
- Finally, melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler. Or in a microwave save bowl, microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Spread evenly over the top of the Rice Krispie treats. Garnish with sprinkles (optional). After the chocolate is completely set, cut and serve the treats.
These were epic! You took Rice Krispies treats to the next level. Yum!
Maybe Galentine should be renamed to Palentine. Will you be mine?😎💚
oh no, previous post changed it to Palestine, please ignore
Maybe Galentine should be renamed to Palestine. Will you be mine?😎💚
Darn auto spell, should be “Palentine”
These look absolutely yummy and festive!
These look awesome Michael! Where did you find the xoxo sprinkles?
This looks absolutely delicious, and a big step up from our traditional Scotcharoos recipe!!! I know the kids will love it!
Oh these look so scrumptious! How do you stay so trim and slim when making these wonderful treats all the time. I’m going to try and make a half batch since couldn’t eat a full batch on my own.
Well, I could, but I would probably eat them morning-noon-and night until gone, and that would not be a good thing. They look and sound so good, and your photo’s are wonderful!. Sure love receiving your blog emails.
I just bought the ingredients for these. I never would have even thought to put peanut butter cups inside the krispies. Nice call.
Michael,
I just wanted to tell you how much I love your blog! I love your approach to food it’s all stuff we love to eat but done with a sophisticated twist.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Your Mom is definitely blessed to have a son that does such nice things for her. 🙂 Love rice krispy treats and peanut butter cups. Of course together, has to be delicious.
You ARE the best ever. Your event for your mother (lucky girl!) will most certainly be lovely! Before I opened your site, I thought this would be jazzed up peanut butter krispy treats, but I should have known they would be super jazzed! These are on our menu for sure. Thanks for the continued inspiration.
I am loving all your recipes. I print them out and then when I look for them the name of the recipe is so small I have a hard time reading them. Can you make the name of the recipe larger.
I love all your inspirations and look forward to your blog every day. You are the best.
Sounds delish! You could use those little mini Reese cups they sell in the bag, too. And Michael, don’t stress about Valentines Day. Remember that it was invented to sell greeting cards! :p
Oh HELLO yum! Thanks for making me drool all over my keyboard! I love rice krispy squares and love reeses pb cups so this is pretty much a divine combination if you ask me!! xo,D
Michael these sound wonderful. I read to kids at a school that does not allow ANYTHING with nuts in it. I am going to find something to substitute for the peanut butter – any suggestions?
You are a GREAT blogger! I love stopping by here to see what you’re up to whether it’s traveling, shopping, decorating, cooking or just talking. And now I want to go home and make these right this very second! 🙂