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Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treats
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Serves: 12
Two favorite flavors combined into one delicious treat!
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1, 10 oz. package + 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies (store brand works fine!)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup salted cocktail peanuts, chopped
Instructions
  1. Grease an 8″ square pan.
  2. Microwave peanut butter and 10 oz. package of miniature marshmallows for 1 minute.
  3. Stir until combined.
  4. Add Rice Krispies and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Press into prepared pan.
  6. In a microwave safe bowl, melt together semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on high for 1 minute.
  7. Stir and microwave an additional 20 seconds if needed.
  8. Spread on Rice Krispie treats.
  9. Sprinkle with peanuts and remaining 2 cups of miniature marshmallows.
  10. Bake at 350 for 3 minutes or just until the marshmallows begin to melt.
  11. Cool completely and cut into squares.

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4 Comments

  • Wrote on 18th Dec, 2011 at 6:00 am

    This is such a cool recipe! My mom’s birthday just passed and her favorite ice cream is Rocky Road! I’m sure she would love this treat! I’m going to share it wit her! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us! :)

  • Kristl
    Wrote on 19th Dec, 2011 at 6:00 am

    Please come back and rate the recipe after you make it for your mom! Thanks for visiting.

  • Wrote on 23rd Dec, 2011 at 6:00 am

    Nice! love changing rice krispy treats up a bit! These are great!

  • Wrote on 17th Jan, 2012 at 6:00 am

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