Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are as dreamy as they sound! With a peanut butter center, they’re gluten-free, rich, chocolaty, creamy and crispy! Great for dessert or a snack, they’re a huge win with kids and adults alike.
What’s better than a Rice Krispie Treat?
A chocolate Rice Krispie treat!
And what’s better than a chocolate Rice Krispie Treat?
A Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Rice Krispie Treat!
These treats are insanely good. No, really . . . insanely good!
Reasons to celebrate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- I’m telling you, if you show up to a party with this dessert, you will be a star!
- Each one is just a few bites, and in each bite, you’ll get a nibble of the chocolaty rice krispies and the rich and creamy filling of the Reese’s peanut butter cup.
- They’re creamy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and chocolaty and peanut buttery all over!
- The process of making these is quite fun, to boot.
How to Make and Assemble the Treats
- Melt the butter with the marshmallows.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and blend.
- Add the cereal, and stir to coat completely.
- Let the cereal mixture cool only until you can touch it.
- After making the scrumptious rice krispie treat concoction, press the mixture into a “cup” shape in a mini muffin pan.
Then place the oh so delicious Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Miniatures, inside each of the rice krispie treat “cups.” (They will fit perfectly! Do not confuse these with the “Minis,” which will be too tiny.)
Top them with more of the chocolate rice krispie treat mixture . . .
Use a flat-bottomed, metal spatula to press the top of each peanut butter cup and krispie treat down firmly so that the surface is totally even.
Next, sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips on top. 
Those delicious morsels will melt perfectly during a brief stint in the oven. An that pretty much sums it up.
I really hope you try these amazing Krispie Treats so you too can experience their deliciousness!
Here are a few more delectable twists on rice krispie treats.
Plus a little more chocolate-peanut butter goodness:
- Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Double Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
With a peanut butter center, they're gluten-free, rich, chocolaty, creamy and crispy! Great for dessert or a snack, they're a huge win with kids and adults alike.
- 6 tablespoons plus about 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 3/4 cups rice cereal (I Kellogs Brown Rice, Gluten-Free)
- 24 mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two mini muffin pans (1 dozen each) with the 2 teaspoons of butter, and unwrap the peanut butter cups. Set aside.
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In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with the marshmallows. Stir in the cocoa powder and blend. Turn off the heat, add the cereal, and stir to coat completely.
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Let the cereal mixture cool only until you can touch it. It has to be somewhat warm to form the treats. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin pans, adding some into each muffin "cup" -- just enough to form a layer on the bottom and sides. (There will be a bit left over, which you'll use later.)
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Place a peanut butter cup into each cereal "shell" you've made.
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Then use a flat-bottomed, metal spatula to firmly press down on each one -- this will ensure the peanut butter cup fills all the tiny crevices. Evenly divide the last of the krispie treat mixture on top of the peanut butter cups.and then press down again with the spatula.
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Now evenly divide the chocolate chips on top of each treat. Pop in the preheated 350°F oven just long enough to melt the chocolate chips, about 2 minutes. As soon as they come out of the oven, use a small, flat spreading knife to smooth the melted chocolate to coat the surface of each treat.
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Let set at room temperature for at least an hour before serving. (To firm the top up more quickly, place in the refrigerator for about ten minutes.)
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Judy says
They look like fun to eat and make, but is that 2-1/4 marshmallows or 2-1/4 CUPS of marshmallows?
valentina says
Judy, thanks for noticing that detail! Yes, it’s “cups!” I updated it in the recipe, too. Enjoy!!!
timothy says
Are these Gluten Free
valentina says
yes!
Quyen - Kitchen Runway says
Um… seriously – I’m going to have to make these soon! I think I’m in love! I love rice krispy treats and Reese’s peanut butter cups – so this recipes is awesome!
Janet Van Ryswyk says
these look really yummy. I hate to cook or bake but this recipe looks easy enough even for me and what is more important is that it sounds delicious. I love peanut butter and chocolate.
Troy says
Just made a batch of these. There was a decent amount of rice crispy treat mix left to make a few chocolate rice crispy treats. I love this recipe. They’re amazing, Now I just need to hide them from myself.
valentina says
Thanks so much, Troy. I hide these from myself too — actually I have someone else hide them. 😉 Thanks for visiting my site and checking out my recipes!
Thomas says
Valentina,
Can other cereal be substituted, like Cocoa Puffs, for a real chocolaty delight? I know of Cocoa Pebbles but I’m curious on Cocoa Puffs. Does it have to be “rice cereal” I guess is my question.
valentina says
Hi Thomas, yes you can definitely use another cereal and does not have to be made with rice — really, any cereal mixed with melted marshmallow and butter will turn into a “treat.” That said, if you’re going to add the Reese’s PB Cup to the center, a cereal with tiny pieces will work the best. Cheers and happy baking/cooking! 🙂
swayam says
These looks fabulous Valentina..such a lovely treat from rice crispies!! Wow… Need to make these soonish….
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
Oh wow! That peanut butter cup in the middle is everything! Such a great idea for a delicious treat!
valentina says
I know, right!? 😀 Hope you try them!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
These sound like the perfect treat. Rice krispie & chocolate sound sooo good together!
valentina says
Thanks, Stephanie!
Colette says
You must be a mind-reader!
I was just researching recipes for homemade Whatchamacallit & Snickers bars!
I am craving peanut butter, chocolate crispy sweets right now and you hit me with these li’l cuties. Ohhhh, Daisy’s gonna be so happy to help me make them tonight! xo
valentina says
Okay, now I’M craving a Snickers! 😉 xo
Emily Hill says
These look like the best rice krispie treats EVER! Yum!
valentina says
Why thank you! Hope you give them a go! 🙂
Kristine says
Oh my gosh, these look like heaven! What a glorious recipe, pinning!
valentina says
Thanks so much, Kristine!
Krissy Allori says
Oh my goodness! It’s like you took my two most favorite treats and mashed them together! Yum!
valentina says
Well we have the same taste then. 😉 Enjoy!
Sandi says
I am going to make these for the kids for Halloween. They love candy, but can’t eat many of them.
valentina says
Hope the kiddos love them! Thanks!
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
Well my goodness! Simply fabulous! I agree, these lovelies would be perfect party fare.
valentina says
Thanks, Deb. Yes, fun for a party. 😀 Happy fall (almost)!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Fun dish! I haven’t had Rice Krispie treats in years and years. These look like the best version ever — really inspired. Thanks!
valentina says
Thanks, John. Even more of a treat if you haven’t had them for years!
Jessica Canva says
Looks really yummy…great snack to grab while craving….
valentina says
Yes! Thank you! 🙂
David says
You are the QUEEN of creating amazing gluten-free treats that are so very special and flavorful! Lucky family you have!
valentina says
I’m the lucky one. 😀 And thank you!
Marcel says
I can’t believe I’m just seeing this recipe now. It looks AMAZING! Yum. I need to rush to the store now and start cooking.
valentina says
I love it. And I hope you love them! 🙂 Thanks!