No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars

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Chewy and crunchy bars combining peanut butter and chocolate flavors with classic crispy rice cereal, ready in under 30 minutes without baking. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, mini marshmallows into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 12 Desserts cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter with 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, stirring until smooth and combined, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 cups mini marshmallows to the saucepan and stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is glossy.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and immediately fold in 6 cups crispy rice cereal until every piece is evenly coated with the peanut butter marshmallow mixture.
  4. Step 4: Press the mixture firmly into a greased 9x13-inch pan using a spatula or lightly buttered hands.
  5. Step 5: Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth, then drizzle or spread over the top.
  6. Step 6: Let the bars set at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

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