Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats

Name: Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients: FOR THE RICE KRISPIES TREATS:; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 10 ounces, weight Marshmallows; 1/2 cups Peanut Butter; 5 cups Rice Krispies Cereal; FOR THE TOPPING:; 1/3 cups Butterscotch Chips; 2/3 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter; 1 cup Chopped Peanut Butter Cups

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE RICE KRISPIES TREATS:
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
10 ounces, weight Marshmallows
1/2 cups Peanut Butter
5 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/3 cups Butterscotch Chips
2/3 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
1 cup Chopped Peanut Butter Cups

Directions

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For the Rice Krispies treats:
2

In a large pan, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir over low heat, until completely melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
3

Immediately add the Rice Krispies and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 pan. Press down lightly, to even out the top. Allow the mixture to firm up and cool at room temperature before preparing the topping.
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For the topping:
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In a double boiler, melt the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. Stir until completely smooth. Pour over the top of the Rice Krispies treats, using a spatula to evenly spread it.
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Allow the topping to cool just slightly, then top with chopped peanut butter cups. Give the topping a couple hours to firm up before cutting and serving.