Caramel Peanut Rice Krispie Treats
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Caramel Peanut Rice Krispie Treats! This easy no-bake dessert combines the nostalgic crunch of Rice Krispies with layers of gooey vegan marshmallows, crunchy salted peanuts, and rich chocolate. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick snack, these treats are not only fun to make but also offer a satisfying combination of sweet and salty flavors that everyone will love. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress. Cut them into squares for sharing or enjoy them yourself—either way, these treats promise smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 cups mini vegan marshmallows
- 5 1/2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 16 oz caramel candies
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add vegan marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies until fully coated.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle peanuts on top.
- In a separate saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream until smooth, then pour over the peanut layer.
- Melt chocolate chips in intervals until smooth, then spread on top of the caramel layer.
- Allow to set completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg