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Peanut Butter Cup Muddy Buddy Rice Krispie Bars

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These no-bake bars combine the nostalgic crunch of Rice Krispies with creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a classic muddy buddy coating, finished with chopped peanut butter cups for an irresistible treat. Quick to make and perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet snack at home.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups mini peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Parchment paper or foil

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang for easy lifting. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine unsalted butter, peanut butter, and semisweet chocolate chips. Stir constantly until smooth and glossy (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
  3. Pour Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl. Add the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture and stir gently with a spatula until every kernel is coated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Sprinkle half over the Rice Krispie mixture and gently toss until fully coated. Add the remaining coating and toss again.
  5. Transfer the coated cereal mix into the prepared pan, pressing evenly with a spatula or your hands. Scatter chopped mini peanut butter cups over the top, pressing them in slightly. If desired, melt milk chocolate chips and drizzle over the bars. Chill in the fridge for 30-40 minutes until set.
  6. Slice into squares and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Melt butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips over low heat to avoid scorching. For clean slices, chill bars thoroughly and wipe the knife between cuts. Easily adapt for gluten-free or dairy-free diets by swapping ingredients. Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. For extra crunch, add pretzels or swap toppings for M&M’s or marshmallows.

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