Best 11 Chocolate Peanut Treats Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Chocolate Peanut Treats, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats come in two tempting variations: the classic Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls and the innovative No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. Both recipes are crafted with a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.

The Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a timeless classic, featuring a velvety peanut butter center enveloped in a decadent chocolate coating. These bite-sized delights are not only visually appealing but also a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. On the other hand, the No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a modern twist on a classic, combining layers of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats into a luscious dessert bar. With their no-bake preparation, these bars are a breeze to make and perfect for those who prefer a hassle-free indulgence.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TREATS



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We love these peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats chock-full of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate. No one can eat just one! - Sue McLaughlin, Onawa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
5 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and marshmallows; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add cereal; toss to coat. Spread and press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside. , In a microwave, melt chips; stir to coat. Spread over cereal mixture. Cover and freeze for 15-20 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CEREAL TREATS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment and spatula
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
One 18-ounce box peanut butter crunch cereal, such as Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a piece of parchment paper, leaving 1 inch of paper hanging over each side of the dish. This will help with removing the treats later. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously, until the marshmallows are melted and the butter is incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and quickly add the cereal and peanuts; stir to combine. Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Lightly coat a spatula with cooking spray, then use it to spread out the cereal mixture evenly.
  • Put the melted chocolate in a plastic sandwich bag (or pastry bag), cut off one corner and drizzle over the top of the cereal treats. Refrigerate, uncovered, until set, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the cereal treats using the parchment paper and cut into 24 bars.

PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS



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These crunchy, sweet-and-salty treats have everything going for them - peanut butter, chocolate, coconut and pretzels.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
6 cups puffed chocolate and peanut butter flavored cereal, such as Reese's Puffs
6 cups puffed chocolate and peanut butter flavored cereal, such as Reese's Puffs
2 cups crushed pretzel sticks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal, pretzels and coconut. Stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
  • Cut into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER RICE TREATS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: peanut butter, marshmallow, crispy rice cereal, chocolate candy, chocolate chips

Provided by Nate Williams

Categories     Snacks

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups peanut butter, divided
3 cups marshmallow
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 ½ cups chocolate candy
2 cups chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, combine and mix 1 cup (240 gram) peanut butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Lower the heat and cook until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Add in, rice cereal, and chocolate candies. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Turn mixture into buttered 9x9 (23x23x5cm) pan.
  • Melt 2 cups (450g) of chocolate chips in a bowl in 30-second increments.
  • Pour melted chocolate over pan and spread evenly.
  • Melt 1 cup (240g) of peanut butter and drizzle over chocolate.
  • Sprinkle ½ cup (100g) of chocolate candies over top. Chill for 2-4 hours.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 28 grams

CHOCOLATE PEANUT TREATS



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When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales- and they were the first to sell out. I still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. -Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Stir in sugar and peanut butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square pan. , In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Chill 30 minutes; cut into squares. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes longer. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TREATS



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This is recipe is inspired by Honey & Nut Cheerios by Kandake. I decided that Cheerios are just not crunchy enough for me, so I tweaked it and made these. Very addictive! You may use 2 to 2 1/2 cups of nuts (any kind that you have).

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 40 mini treats

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons peanut butter (I use smooth)
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
1 cup roasted peanuts (I use salted)
1 cup roasted cashews (I use salted)

Steps:

  • Combine the peanuts and cashews in a ziplock bag, whack them with a rolling pin or a pestle (to coarsely'chop' them).
  • Combine honey and sugar in a saucepan, and using low heat, heat until mixture starts to boil.
  • Turn off heat, add chocolate and stir until melted.
  • Add peanut butter, stir until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the chopped nuts, stir to coat them with the sticky mixture.
  • Drop the nut mixture by teaspoonfuls onto mini paper cups or parchment paper (Work quickly before the glaze sets or you can heat it up on the stovetop to make it more manageable).
  • Chill until set.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS



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Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Simmer

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 10oz. package of marshmallows
1 1/8 cup peanut butter (creamy is best)
1/2 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 1/2 cup Cocoa Krispies
3 tbs butter/margarine

Steps:

  • 1. Measure out 6 cups of the Cocoa Krispies into a large bowl and set aside. Keep the last half cup ready to add when the main marshmallow mess is poured in. 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan (mine's 2 Qt. and seems to work fine). 3. Reduce heat to low and add the marshmallows, stirring occasionally. 4. When the mallows are about halfway melted, add the chocolate chips. Keep stirring. 5. When the mallows are nearly-melted tiny little blobs, add the peanut butter and yes, keep stirring. 6. Once, the gooey mixture is one solid color, remove it from the heat and pour over the large bowl of cereal. I find it helps to have an assistant to stir the cereal while you pour, making sure the cereal gets fully coated before it cools and congeals. Add the remaining half cup of cereal to any parts of the mix that are a little thin on cereal. 7. Mush the whole thing into a 9x13 pan and let it cool for at least 20 minutes. It's delicious warm, but won't keep its shape well.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHUNK RICE KRISPIE TREATS



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I wanted something above and beyond the always delicious rice krispies treats, so I put a twist on the original recipe.

Provided by pro home chef

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 10m

Yield 12 treats, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup peanut butter
6 cups rice krispies cereal
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • In large saucepan melt butter over medium low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the Peanut Butter until melted.
  • Add rice krispies cereal. Stir until well coated. Add the chocolate chunks, stir until dispersed evenly.
  • Using buttered hands, spatula, wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray or butter. Cool.
  • Cut into 2-inch squares.

CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL PEANUT-BUTTER RICE KRISPIES TREATS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Chocolate, Caramel Peanut-Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-416

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
10 ounce bag marshmallows or mini-marshmallows
1 tablespoon vanilla
7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
14 ounce bag unwrapped caramels
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups peanut butter, divided use
12-ounce bag semisweet or dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Butter a 9- bX 13-inch pan and butter the pot and utensils you will be using to melt the marshmallows. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and the marshmallows in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until melted. When completely melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla. Turn off heat and stir in cereal until completely coated; the mixture will be sticky. Pour into buttered pan. Coat your hands with butter and press mixture into the pan firmly. Place in the refrigerator to chill. In another saucepan, place caramels and water over low heat, stirring often as caramels melt until smooth. Add 1 cup of the peanut butter to the caramel and stir until completely mixed. Pour onto the chilled Rice Krispies mixture and spread to the edges. Place pan back in the refrigerator. Over low heat, melt the chocolate in a saucepan, stirring frequently and being careful not to scorch the chocolate. When melted, add in the remaining 1/2 cup of peanut butter, stirring until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture over caramel layer, spreading to the edges in an even layer. Place dessert in the refrigerator and allow to set up for approximately 1 hour or until chocolate is firm to the touch. Cut into squares or rectangles once it is firm. Bars are easiest to cut when cold but are best eaten at room temperature or only slightly chilled.

REESES CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by jlwoodruff

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups Cocoa Krispies Cereal
16 to 18 Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, diced
5 tablespoons butter or margarin
3 tablespoons light karo syrup
1 package (10-ounce) plus 2 heaping cups miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cereal and diced Reeses. Set aside. Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. In a large pot melt butter over low heat. Add karo syrup and marshmallows and stir continuously until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and add cereal mixture into the pot and fold together just until cereal is evenly coated. (Peanut butter cup pieces will fall apart as you fold together your ingredients, so don't over mix this.) Press mixture into the sprayed 9 x 13 in. pan. Set aside. In a small microwave safe bowl, add peanut butter. Microwave for 30 second to a minute to melt. Set aside to let cool slightly. In a separate small microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate at 30 second intervals, stir between intervals, until smooth. Set aside to let cool slightly. When peanut butter is cool enough to handle, transfer into a small zip lock bag. Clip a small piece out of the corner and pipe onto rice krispie treats, zig-zagging back and forth. Repeat steps with chocolate, placing in a small zip lock bag, and piping over the peanut butter. Either let treats sit at room temperature to allow chocolate to set up, or you can pop the pan into the fridge for about 5 minutes to speed up the process. Cut and serve.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE TREATS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Here's a must-try cookie treat that's reminiscent of a favorite sweet cereal snack with chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Do not flatten.
  • Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In small microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  • Place 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; set aside. Place 12 cooled cookies in large bowl. Pour one-third of chocolate mixture over cookies in bowl. Using rubber spatula, toss cookies gently to coat. Place 3 cookies at a time in bag with powdered sugar; seal bag. Gently turn bag to coat cookies. Remove cookies from bag to cooling rack to set. Repeat with 12 more cookies and half of remaining chocolate mixture, rewarming if needed; repeat again until all cookies are coated, adding additional powdered sugar to bag as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the treats will taste. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%).
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the treats tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the treats hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the treats until they are just set. Overbaking will make the treats dry and crumbly. Bake the treats for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the treats cool completely before serving. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Chocolate peanut treats are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying treat that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a quick snack to satisfy your sweet tooth or a special treat to share with friends and family, chocolate peanut treats are sure to be a hit.

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