Rice Krispies Buckeye Bars

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Oct 14, 2019

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These rice krispies treats are the perfect dessert for the peanut butter lover in your life. Pro tip: if you want to double up on chocolate flavor, use Cocoa Krispies instead!

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Yields:: 12 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr

Ingredients

For the rice krispies

Cooking spray
5 tbsp.
butter
1
(10-oz.) bag marshmallows
1/2 c.
smooth peanut butter
Pinch kosher salt
6 c.
Rice Krispies cereal

For the peanut butter layer

2 c.
creamy peanut butter
1/2 c.
(1 sticks) butter, softened
2 c.
powdered sugar
2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp.
milk
Pinch kosher salt

For the ganache layer

2 c.
chocolate chips
3/4 c.
heavy cream
Flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Step 1Line a 9”-x-13” pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows, peanut butter, and salt and stir until mixture is melted. Remove from heat.
2. Step 2Immediately add Rice Krispies and stir with a rubber spatula until combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth top. Refrigerate while making peanut butter layer.
3. Step 3In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
4. Step 4Spread peanut butter mixture in an even layer over rice krispies. Return to refrigerator while making ganache layer.
5. Step 5Place chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. When bubbles begin to break the surface around the edges of pan, turn off the heat.
6. Step 6Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk constantly until the sauce is smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer and smooth.
7. Step 7Refrigerate rice krispies until ganache has set, about 15 minutes. Slice into squares before serving.