Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats are going to be your new favorite twist on a classic treat! Peanut butter flavored Rice Krispies, studded with mini peanut butter cups, and topped with a peanut butter chocolate topping! What’s not to love?!
RICE KRISPIE TREAT BASE: Line a 9x9 (super thick treats) or 9x13 (thinner more normal sized treats) baking pan with foil allowing extra for handles. This way it is easier to remove the treats from the pan. Grease the bottom and sides of the pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
In a large pot melt the butter over medium low to low heat. Stir in marshmallows and continue stirring until almost all the marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla. Stir in the cereal then the peanut butter cups.
Spoon into prepared pan and gently press into pan. Don't press down to hard or they will be too compact and hard to chew.
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE TOPPING: In a medium microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Microwave in 15-30 second intervals stirring after each until fully melted. Pour over cereal and spread into an even layer. Cool completely before cutting into bars.