In several posts I have talked about my grandma. I have shared about her love of baking (and her grandchildrens’ love of her baking!) I have shared one of her recipes. I have also shared that these Peanut Butter Bars are my favorite of her recipes, which is a bold statement considering all of her ‘Grandma Goodies’ were superb!
Many years before she died, my grandma wrote out several of her recipes and gifted recipe boxes to my brother and to me. I am so grateful she included the recipe for these bars. As a child, little did I realize how quick and easy these are to make. These delicious bars have a simple ingredient list and require no baking. A reason to love them even more!
If you’re looking for a last minute treat to whip together for the Super Bowl, these couldn’t be any easier. And your friends will love you!
- 1 cup natural peanut butter, chunky
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1½ cups Rice Krispies cereal (or other puffed rice cereal)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter and melted butter until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar, beating until blended.
- By hand, stir in cereal.
- Put mixture in 8" or 9" square baking pan and use waxed paper to press mixture to fill out pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips (in microwave or stovetop) and pour over peanut butter mixture. Spread until evenly covered. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, at least 1 hour.
By far these are my favorite of all the rice krispy treats out there. The classic flavors with the crunch are delicious. That picture is telling me that I need to make some pronto! Have a great weekend!
Isn’t it great that a family favorite is really simple to make? You’re right, these would be great for the Super Bowl. (I know I’ll be crunched — no pun intended– for time!)
What a great recipe – so delicious, my girls will love these – going to make them for the big day on Sunday!
Mary x
Mmm, those look delicious! I would have to hide a pan of those – so tempting and delicious , they are bound to go fast! Love the addition of rice krispies!
These look crazy delish! I love PB and chocolate!
Your grandmother was obviously a genius by the looks of it 🙂
These bars are sensational – I love the traditional flavour combo!
You have a fantastic blog!
Cheers
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So simple and so delicious sounding. And, it includes peanut butter! Heaven 🙂
These look so tasty. Love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate. Love that it’s quick too.
These look fantastic A! Thanks for sharing!
Mmmm, these look so good! I love that the rice crispy treats are in the peanut butter layer 🙂 Must be a perfect crunchy bite.
Just finished making these, and my taste test tells me my husband is going to flip over these! He loves anything peanut butter. I didn’t have crunchy, so I added chopped peanuts.
@Ammie
Hi Ammie – good idea adding peanuts! I bet they were delicious that way. Hope you and your husband enjoy!
I made these this weekend for my house warming party and they were a MAJOR hit! These little things a amazing! Thank you for sharing