Description
These Snickers Rice Crispy Treats are sweet, chewy, salty, and utterly satisfying. With layers of caramel, chocolate, and roasted peanuts over a nostalgic cereal bar base, they’re everything a quick homemade dessert should be. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a bake sale, or just craving something indulgent yet easy, this treat will be your go-to. Want more quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, easy recipe, or food ideas? These bars check every box!
Ingredients
6 cups crispy rice cereal
1/4 cup unsalted butter
10 oz mini marshmallows
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
11 oz caramels
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the mini marshmallows and continue stirring until fully melted and smooth.
2. Turn off the heat and fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan using a spatula or wax paper. Flatten it into an even layer and let it cool slightly.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth (about 1.5 to 2 minutes total).
4. Pour the caramel over the cereal base and spread it evenly.
5. Sprinkle roasted salted peanuts over the caramel while it’s still warm so they stick. Let it rest until caramel sets (about 10 minutes).
6. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until glossy.
7. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanuts. Allow the bars to set at room temp before slicing.
Notes
Use wax paper or a spatula to press down the cereal without sticking to your hands.
Let each layer set before adding the next for clean slicing.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: snickers rice crispy treats, no-bake bars, easy dessert, rice krispie squares