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These no-bake chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie bars were my absolute favorite treat growing up. When I knew we’d be in Sacramento for the weekend, I asked my mom to make them.

The recipe, from an old church cookbook, has definitely stood the test of time and I wanted to share it here.

You’ll need:

  • 1 C brown sugar
  • 1/2 C white Karo syrup
  • 1 T butter
  • 1/2 C peanut butter
  • 4 C Rice Krispies
  • 1/2 package (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 package (6 oz) butterscotch chips

In a large sauce pan, melt the brown sugar, syrup and butter. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Add the Rice Krispies and stir well. 

Spread the mixture into a buttered cookie sheet (ideally with a small rim).

In the same pot, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips until smooth. Spread over bars. Stick in the fridge until they’ve hardened a bit and cut into squares.

Hope you enjoy! Thanks, Mom!

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21 responses to “chocolate peanut butter rice krispie bars.”

  1. Alissa Avatar
    Alissa

    I have this recipe except it uses Special K cereal instead of Rice Krispies. It was also a favorite treat that my grandma always made for me. So yummy! Might have to try it with Rice Krisipies though.

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  2. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    So fun! We call these Scotcheroos. No idea why.

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  3. Kerrie Avatar

    We call them that too!

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  4. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    Yay!

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  5. Jamie Avatar

    Oh man. I need these in my life!

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  6. Kristi Avatar

    These are a favorite of my Hubby’s family as well and they call them scotcharoos. Now I want to make a pan. I hope you all enjoyed them!

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  7. Jenny Flannagan Avatar

    These sound amazing, but please (for us non-Americans) what is Karo syrup??

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  8. Carrie Avatar

    Oh my. These look so good!!!
    Carrie
    http://www.wearwherewell.com

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  9. elise blaha cripe Avatar

    corn syrup. πŸ™‚

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  10. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    I like to add some peanut butter m&ms in with the rice krispies when I make them. And if I’m in a rush, I just leave off the topping. Still yummy!

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  11. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    I was just going to say that! same here. Midwest thing, maybe?

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  12. Christine K Avatar
    Christine K

    I have never heard of this recipe before. I can’t wait to make them. Thanks for sharing. πŸ™‚

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  13. Kristen Avatar

    Oh my gosh they look amazing! I love classic rice krispie treats. I’ve also made them with Golden Grahams and added chocolate chips for a s’mores twist. But PB-chocolate has my heart.
    Also, everything always tastes better when your mama makes it.

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  14. Ali @ Anything You Want Avatar

    These look delicious and SO simple! Great party treat!

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  15. Carole Avatar
    Carole

    OH MY GOD!

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  16. Jenni Avatar

    These make me think of my grandmother who always had them when we came to visit. I definitely need some in my future. Thank you!

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  17. Jenni Avatar

    Yes! Scotcheroos!

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  18. Melissa Avatar

    AMAZING! Totally making these this week for my crew.

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  19. Abby Avatar

    My mom makes these too…so yummy!

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  20. Skip Bins Now Avatar

    Need to try out this recipe ASAP!

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  21. Sarah K Avatar

    my favorite treat as a kid too! i like them with extra chocolate on top! growing up in ohio, we called them scotcheroos (like the others have already commented).

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