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.
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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!
Oh my! These treats are insanely good! No, really . . . insanely good!
There are so many reasons to celebrate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats!
- I’m telling you, if you show up to a party with these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, 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.
After making the scrumptious rice krispie treat concoction, the mixture is then pressed into a “cup” shape in a mini muffin pan.
Then you’ll 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.)
They’re topped with more of the chocolate rice krispie treat mixture . . .
A flat-bottomed, metal spatula presses each peanut butter cup and krispie treats down firmly so that the surface is totally even.
Next, semisweet chocolate chips are sprinkled on top.
Those delicious morsels will melt perfectly during a brief stint in the oven.
That pretty much sums it up.
I really hope you try these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats so you too can experience their deliciousness!
Enjoy them!
Here are a few more delectable twists on rice krispie treats.
And oh my goodness, assuming you’re here because you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you will absolutely adore these cookies too.
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 use Erewhon Crispy 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 degrees. 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 degree 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.)
Judy says
July 15, 2011 at 7:28 pmThey look like fun to eat and make, but is that 2-1/4 marshmallows or 2-1/4 CUPS of marshmallows?
valentina says
July 15, 2011 at 11:23 pmJudy, thanks for noticing that detail! Yes, it’s “cups!” I updated it in the recipe, too. Enjoy!!!
timothy says
July 21, 2011 at 2:21 pmAre these Gluten Free
valentina says
May 20, 2012 at 6:01 amyes!
Quyen - Kitchen Runway says
July 27, 2011 at 6:56 amUm… 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
November 18, 2012 at 4:25 amthese 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
March 24, 2013 at 2:28 amJust 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
March 24, 2013 at 5:15 amThanks 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
August 29, 2013 at 8:00 pmValentina,
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
August 29, 2013 at 8:35 pmHi 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
September 26, 2015 at 9:52 pmThese looks fabulous Valentina..such a lovely treat from rice crispies!! Wow… Need to make these soonish….
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
September 4, 2018 at 12:47 pmOh wow! That peanut butter cup in the middle is everything! Such a great idea for a delicious treat!
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:11 amI know, right!? 😀 Hope you try them!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
September 4, 2018 at 12:51 pmThese sound like the perfect treat. Rice krispie & chocolate sound sooo good together!
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:11 amThanks, Stephanie!
Colette says
September 4, 2018 at 12:53 pmYou 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
September 5, 2018 at 10:11 amOkay, now I’M craving a Snickers! 😉 xo
Emily Hill says
September 4, 2018 at 1:03 pmThese look like the best rice krispie treats EVER! Yum!
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:12 amWhy thank you! Hope you give them a go! 🙂
Kristine says
September 4, 2018 at 1:20 pmOh my gosh, these look like heaven! What a glorious recipe, pinning!
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:12 amThanks so much, Kristine!
Krissy Allori says
September 4, 2018 at 2:31 pmOh my goodness! It’s like you took my two most favorite treats and mashed them together! Yum!
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:13 amWell we have the same taste then. 😉 Enjoy!
Sandi says
September 4, 2018 at 4:36 pmI am going to make these for the kids for Halloween. They love candy, but can’t eat many of them.
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:13 amHope the kiddos love them! Thanks!
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
September 5, 2018 at 6:19 amWell my goodness! Simply fabulous! I agree, these lovelies would be perfect party fare.
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:14 amThanks, Deb. Yes, fun for a party. 😀 Happy fall (almost)!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
September 5, 2018 at 8:13 amFun dish! I haven’t had Rice Krispie treats in years and years. These look like the best version ever — really inspired. Thanks!
valentina says
September 5, 2018 at 10:15 amThanks, John. Even more of a treat if you haven’t had them for years!
Jessica Canva says
September 5, 2018 at 11:05 pmLooks really yummy…great snack to grab while craving….
valentina says
September 6, 2018 at 9:37 amYes! Thank you! 🙂
David says
September 6, 2018 at 11:00 amYou are the QUEEN of creating amazing gluten-free treats that are so very special and flavorful! Lucky family you have!
valentina says
September 7, 2018 at 9:58 amI’m the lucky one. 😀 And thank you!
Marcel says
January 26, 2019 at 10:39 amI 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
January 26, 2019 at 2:13 pmI love it. And I hope you love them! 🙂 Thanks!