Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bars

No-bake Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bars are easy to make, delicious and perfect for any celebration.

Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bars

Did you know that today is National Peanut Butter Day? It is, so let’s celebrate with these delicious Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bars. These no bake treats could not get any easier. Simply layer dark chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies, Reese’s peanut butter cups, a gooey caramel filling topped with more dark chocolate peanut butter Krispies.

These are not your average Rice Krispie cereal bars, they are so much better. I make these Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bars all the time for family and friends, and as a last minute treat for weekend get togethers, game day and summer gatherings. They are the first thing to go, after my Baked NY Brownies and caramel stuffed-brownies.

You can customize these bars any way that you like, if you don’t like peanut butter cups don’t add them, if you prefer Special K or Corn Flakes instead of Rice Krispies use them. Don’t like dark chocolate? Use milk. Add whatever cereal, chocolate, or candy you want to these bars, you cannot mess them up. My favorite way to eat them is warm and with a spoon. Yes, guilty as charged. I cannot resist eating a scoop of the mixture as I layer it into the pan.

Ingredients You Need to Make Them

Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Layer

•  60% Ghiradelli 60% Chocolate chips or semi sweet chips
• Creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter. Normally I eat natural peanut butter but for this you need Skippy or Jiffy.
•  Krispy Rice or Rice Krispies, whatever you call them you need them for this recipe.

Caramel Layer

• 1 bag Kraft Caramels, the same ones you buy at Halloween. You will find them in the candy aisle.
• Milk, whole or 2% milk is fine.
• All-purpose flour to thicken the caramel layer.

Peanut Butter Cup Layer

• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or any Reese’s peanut butter shaped candy, i.e, trees, pumpkins, hearts.

HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL STUFFED DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPY BARS

This no-bake rice Krispy treat recipe is super simple but over the top delicious.

1. Prepare the pan. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil and spray with non-stick spray.
2. In a small saucepan place unwrapped caramels and the milk. Over medium-low heat melt the caramels and stir until creamy and smooth. Then add the flour and stir again creamy. Set the caramel mixture aside and let cool to almost room temperature.
3. Chop the peanut butter cups into little chunks.
4. Melt the 60% dark chocolate chips and peanut butter together.
5. Stir in the Rice Krispy cereal.
6. Pour half of the peanut butter chocolate cereal mixture into the pan and smooth it out.
7. Then pour the caramel over the chocolate, use an off set spatula to even it out.
8. Sprinkle with the  chopped peanut butter cups.
9. Pour the remaining chocolate mixture evenly over the top and smooth it out.
10. Refrigerate until set, then cut and enjoy.

Caramel Stuffed Rice Krispy Topping Ideas

• Drizzle with melted peanut butter.
• Add chopped peanut butter cups to the top.
• Sprinkle with flakey sea salt. Maldon is a great option.
• Finley chopped peanuts.

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FAQs

Can I use natural peanut butter?

Yes, but I do not recommend it, the texture of the bars will not be very good. For the best results I recommend Skippy or Jif.

How should I store these Rice Krispie treats?

Store the no-bake treats in an air tight container or in a ZipLock bag. You can also wrap them in cling wrap.

How long will caramel stuffed Rice Krispie treats last?

You can store these caramel stuffed chocolate peanut butter Krispy bars ar room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator. They can also be froze for up to 1 month.

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If ice cream is more your style try this NO CHURN Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and Cookie Ice Cream. 

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No-bake Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bars are easy to make, delicious and perfect for any celebration.

• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 16 squares 1x

Ingredients

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1 10oz. package of 60% Ghiradelli 60% Chocolate chips

1 cup creamy peanut butter

3 cups Crispy Rice cereal

1 11 oz. bag Kraft Caramels

3–5 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon sifted flour

5 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Reese’s Trees, Pumpkins, Hearts

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Instructions

Line an 8 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with non- stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan place unwrapped caramels and the milk, over medium-low heat. Melt the caramels and stir until smooth. Then add the flour and stir again until smooth and creamy. Set aside and let cool, almost to room temperature.

Unwrap and chop the peanut butter cups into pieces, about 4 pieces per peanut butter cup.

In another saucepan melt the chocolate chips and the peanut butter over low heat until smooth and creamy. Then add the Rice Krispy cereal, mix well until all of the cereal is completely coated with chocolate.

Pour half of the chocolate cereal  mixture into pan and smooth, add a layer of peanut butter cup pieces. Then pour cooled caramel over the top. Add the rest of the chocolate mixture over the top and smooth with an off-set spatula. Place pan in the refrigerator and cool for at least 2 hours. Cut and enjoy.

Notes

Customize these treats to suit your taste, use your favorite cereal and toppings including sea salt and extra chocolate or peanut butter cups.

• Author: Elizabeth
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 5
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American