Peanut Butter Butterscotch Chocolate Crispies

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Our peanut butter butterscotch chocolate crispies take classic Rice Krispies treats and give them a makeover with a delicious combination of flavors. Butterscotch and peanut butter combine to create a sweet, rich, deep flavor, and the white chocolate drizzle adds more sweet flavor and a fun look.

A white plate with three peanut butter butterscotch chocolate crispies on it that are drizzled with white chocolate.

We love Rice Krispies treats, and there’s nothing we love more than putting our own spin on that classic, ooey-gooey square that everyone loves. We’ll use different flavors with the cereal, or we might even use a different cereal altogether, like we did with our Honey Nut Cheerio marshmallow treats. However we decide to make them, they’re always a huge hit with family and friends.

Our latest entry into creative Rice Krispies treats combines butterscotch and peanut butter to make treats that are sweet with a bold kick of earthy, rich flavor. We love them, and we think you will, too.

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Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Crunch Candy Recipe

Limited Ingredients: It only takes four easy ingredients to make this recipe, and they’re all at your local grocery store.
Easy: It only takes a few minutes of prep and a little time in the refrigerator to make these treats.
Versatile: These are great for dessert after a family dinner or at any party.
Big Flavor: The combination of peanut butter and butterscotch creates a rich, deep caramel and peanut butter combo.

Ingredients

Butterscotch Morsels: Butterscotch morsels add rich, deep caramel flavor.
Chunky Peanut Butter: Chunky peanut butter adds sweet, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the butterscotch and adds even more texture.
Chocolate Rice Krispies: Chocolate Rice Krispies adds chocolate flavor and classic texture.
White Chocolate Melting Wafers: These are used for creating a pretty white drizzle for the treats.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.

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Flavor Variations

Caramel Morsels: Caramel morsels work well if you don’t have or don’t like butterscotch.
Peanut Butter: You can use creamy peanut butter if that’s what you have. The treats will still be good, just not as chunky.
Nut Butters: Any nut butter will be delicious when added to this recipe.
Rice Krispies: Regular Rice Krispies can be used if that’s what you have on hand.
Sprinkles: Add candy sprinkles for a fun pop of color.

How to Make Peanut Butter Butterscotch Chocolate Crispies

1: Line two large cookie sheets with wax paper and set aside.

2: Melt the butterscotch morsels in a medium saucepan over low heat. Then, stir in the peanut butter and cook until well blended.

3: Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the coarsely crushed Rice Krispies until well coated.

4: Drop the mixture by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets and refrigerate until set.

5: Once set, drizzle with white melting chocolate and candy sprinkles.

A cookie sheet with parchment paper with peanut butter butterscotch chocolate crispies on it.

Storage

Store these treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week in an airtight container or freeze them for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

What to Serve with Peanut Butter Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats

Serve these treats alongside other hand-held dessert items like oatmeal butterscotch cookies, Chex mix bars, or chocolate chunk toffee cookies.

Tips

To easily crush the cereal, place it in a resealable bag and give it a few whacks with a rolling pin. Remember, they should be coarsely crushed, not fine.
Keep the heat on low with melting the butterscotch and peanut butter, and stir it frequently to avoid scorching.
Be sure to use wax paper. The treats will stick to parchment paper, leaving you with a papery bottom to your treats.

A close up photo of three butterscotch peanut butter crispies with a bite taken out of the one on top.

FAQ

Is butterscotch the same as caramel?

While butterscotch and caramel are similar, they are not the same. Caramel is made with white sugar, while butterscotch is made with brown sugar. This gives butterscotch a deeper, more complex flavor than caramel.

How do you crush cereal?

To crush cereal, place it in a resealable bag and press out as much air as possible. Then, lay the bag flat and roll a rolling pin back and forth over it, pressing down as you go, until you reach your desired texture.

How do you drizzle chocolate?

Melt the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl or over a double boiler. Then, scoop some of the chocolate out with a tablespoon. Tilt the spoon slightly, and let the chocolate drizzle out over your baked good as you move the spoon back and forth to create a zig-zag or s-shaped drizzle pattern.

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Try These Peanut Butter Butterscotch Crispies Today

With so much deep sweet, flavor and such an easy recipe, these peanut butter butterscotch chocolate crispies are a sweet treat you need to make. Give them a try, and we know you’ll find yourself making them again and again. You’ll have to if you want your family to leave you alone!

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