Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats With Peanut Butter Topping Recipe

Wow your kids (and yourself!) with these irresistible Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats topped with a luscious peanut butter layer! Perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or a quick after-school treat. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, even for the pickiest eaters. Get ready for gooey, chocolatey goodness in just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 154.3 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats With Peanut Butter Topping

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How to Make Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats With Peanut Butter Topping

  1. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with butter.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter on high for 45-60 seconds. Stir.
  3. Add one 10-ounce bag of marshmallows and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the melted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes total).
  4. Remove from microwave and stir in 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
  5. Quickly transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use buttered hands or a spatula to spread the mixture evenly.
  6. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of peanut butter chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Spread the melted peanut butter chips evenly over the Rice Krispies mixture.
  8. Let the treats cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

13g

Carbs

8g