How do you make rice crispy treats better? By adding chocolate topping, of course. These rice crispy treats not only add the extra chocolate finish, but these rice crispy treats are held together with a sweetened peanut butter mixture, rather than marshmallows. These peanut butter and chocolate rice crispy treats are perfect for Halloween or anytime you want a wholesome snack.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 36 rice crispy treats
Ingredients:
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal (organic, if you prefer an all-natural rice crispy treat)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 6 oz. chopped chocolate or 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation:
- Spray a 9 x 13 or 11 x 7 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Add crispy rice cereal. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring peanut butter and brown rice syrup to a boil. Pour over crispy rice cereal, tossing to coat well. Working quickly, press mixture into prepared pan. Let peanut butter rice crispy treats cool completely.
- Place heavy cream and chopped chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat, stirring gently, until chocolate is melted. Do not boil or heat on high heat. Pour hot chocolate mixture over cooled peanut butter rice crispy treats. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
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