Peanut butter Cocoa Krispie treats satisfy two cravings I often have. Not only do I love chocolate, but also peanut butter makes me very happy.

When I was growing up, I enjoyed the rare times when we had Cocoa Krispies in the pantry. I would slowly eat them and then drink the “chocolate milk” after they were gone.

That’s probably why these peanut butter Cocoa Krispie treats remind me of simpler times. You can also make peanut butter Rice Krispie treats if you prefer.

Desserts and Special Treats

I’m not really much of a sweets eater. But since my husband is, I like to make treats every now and then.

We typically have dessert two or three times a week, although he’d like it after every meal. Since I’ve always enjoyed Cocoa Krispies, this dessert was a sure win!

He and I both enjoy the mug cakes but not the same flavors. So I try to have a variety of options available.

We also occasionally have cravings for these peanut butter cookies and the delicious coconut macaroons. They’re both loaded with melt-in-your-mouth goodness and hard to resist.

These Cocoa Krispie treats with peanut butter are like that too. They combine two of the best flavors and give you a taste sensation that will have you running back for more.

Taste Testing the Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispie Treats

If you enjoy Rice Krispie treats, you’ll probably like these. After I made them, I tried one and knew I had something pretty wonderful.

Then I tested them out on some teenage neighbors and their friends. At first, they looked at them like they weren’t sure what to do or say.

But once they tasted them, I couldn’t help but see how much they liked them. Maybe it was the eyes rolling back in the head, or perhaps it was the big smiles after they ate them.

Whatever the case, they were happy. And they offered to be my taste testers for future goodies.

When my husband got home, he tried one. As soon as he gave me a thumbs-up, I knew I had a hit.

And then yesterday, my granddaughters spent the day with us. For lunch, we made pimento cheese sandwiches.

Afterward, we had these Cocoa Krispie treats with peanut butter for dessert. Once again, they made a great impression.

Ingredients You’ll Need

The ingredient list is pretty simple and straightforward. Of course, you’ll need Cocoa Krispies.

The rest of the ingredients include marshmallows, butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. That’s it!

How to Make Cocoa Krispie Treats with Peanut Butter

There are only a few simple steps. In fact, it’s something you can enjoy doing with your children or grandkids.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan.

Add the marshmallows, and once they start melting, stir in the chocolate chips.

Continue to stir until all the chocolate chips have melted.

Add the Cocoa Krispies and stir until they are all coated. Pour them into a pan that you’ve coated with butter or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Sprinkle the peanut butter chips over the top and press into the cocoa mixture.

If some of them are loose, you can put it in the microwave for a few seconds. This will melt the edges and help them stick to the mixture.

After it cools, cut them into whatever size you prefer.

See this recipe shared at Full Plate Thursday.

More Recipes You’ll Enjoy

If you like this treat, you’ll enjoy these:

Peanut butter fudge – This is one of my favorite flavors of fudge, and it’s super easy to make.

Butterscotch pecan cookies – These cookies are surprisingly easy to make, and they’re a real crowd pleaser. Bring them to a potluck, and you’ll see what I mean.

Pecan brownie cookies – If you like pecans, and you like brownies, you’ll undoubtedly like these.

Homemade Peanut Butter – This is a super easy recipe that you can make however you want.

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