Sometimes I am in the mood for something sweet. Sure, I could cook a fancy dessert, but sometimes I’m running short on time. Or, to be honest, just don’t feel like it. Now, I’m a huge peanut butter fan. Someone once asked me, when viewing our church cookbook, if all the desserts we ever had were peanut butter. It’s not, but only because Bryan doesn’t share my love of peanut butter. Thankfully, I have a lot of cousins who like to share easy dessert recipes that include peanut butter. When I’m in a hurry and need a dessert, this no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Cookies Recipe is always a hit.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Cookies Recipe
Since this recipe is made in the microwave, it’s got a hands-on prep time of fifteen minutes or less. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free. I like it because it only has five ingredients, but you can easily change the recipe to make different variations. This recipe uses white chocolate bark (found in the baking aisle of most stores) so the candy will harden. If you use chocolate chips, be sure to place the cookies in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes so they will harden. You’ll also need to allow the chocolate to cool a few minutes before adding the marshmallows or they will melt. I usually wait about 3 to 4 minutes before adding the marshmallows. This recipe is easy to double or triple. In fact, they’re so good you’ll probably want too!
Printable Recipe
- 6 ounces white chocolate bark (should be 6 squares)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup rice krispies
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 45 seconds. Stir. Return the chocolate to the microwave for 30 more seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter. Allow the chocolate to cool for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the peanut, rice krispies, and miniature marshmallows.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a sheet of wax paper.
- The cookies will harden faster if placed in the freezer for fifteen minutes.
Variation Tips
*Substitute milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or dark chocolate for the white chocolate called for in the recipe.
*Substitute the peanuts for other nuts; almonds, pecans, cashews, or macadamias work well.
*Substitute Corn Flakes or Rice Chex for the Rice Krispies.
*To the original recipe, add in a cup of Reeses Pieces or M&Ms.
*Omit the peanut butter and peanuts. Instead, add dried fruit, like pineapples, cherries, or cranberries (or a mixture!) and salted cashews.
To Melt Chocolate in the Microwave: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for approximately 45 seconds. Stir the chocolate and return it to the microwave for 30 more seconds. Stir until smooth.
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Cookies are always a hit with the kids. Seriously. I made a batch of these and it seemed that every time I glanced up someone was walking by munching on one. Do you have a favorite chocolate cookie recipe?
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I’m a peanut butter lover here too!!! And these look easy AND delish!
These would be dangerous for me to have in my house. I would eat them all. They look so good.
What a tasty combination! I may have to hide these in my closet and eat them all.
No-bake recipe is something that I need to try. It look so easy and delicious, my nieces and nephews will definitely love this. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!
This is so interesting and looks so deliciously yummy recipe. Need to make this one.
Yep. Definitely have to print this one out and make it! Some of my favorite flavors.
Those would last about a day in my house! Love these, I know that we’d all love them. I love that you included some variations too.
I’m all about chocolate and peanut butter! These delicious little krispy cookies are absolutely perfect for me. This weekend I’ll be whipping up a double batch!
Those look so yummy, and it’s nice to have no-bake recipes that the kids can make (and eat) quickly! These sound delicious and would be a great activity for after school.
These look really good! My husband loves no bake cookies, and I like anything with chocolate and peanut butter.
I’m a huge fan of no-bake desserts. This recipe would be perfect to make with my family this weekend for dessert.
These look so delicious. I’ve always liked my peanut butter. I’ll have to make these with my kids one weekend.
I love rice crispy treats anyway so it is kind of cool to see it done this way. It is creative, different and I know everybody would like it.
I bet that these do not last long around the house! They look tasty! I will have to make them while the kids are on spring break.
These sounds really yummy and similar to something we make with milk chocolate. It’s great that they are easy to do as the kids could give this a go over the weekend.
These types of Rice Krispie treats are always a big hit. I would just put them in a pan and cut them later.
These cookies sound sooooo good! I know my whole family is going to love them as much as I am going to.
No-bake desserts are so good and I’m a huge lover of peanut butter. This recipe is definitely a keeper for me.