Reeses Cocoa Krispie Treats

Reeses Cocoa Krispie Treats

These Cocoa Krispie Treats with Reeses are loaded rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter and crunchy, salty pretzels for a decadent treat that's perfect for any occasion!

Course Desserts & Sweets

Cuisine American

Keyword cocoa krispie treats, reeses peanut butter cocoa krispie treats

Prep Time 15

Resting Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 414kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

11x14 baking pan
parchment paper

Ingredients

For The Treats

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon salt
10 ounces mini marshmallows divided
8 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
1 ½ cups pretzel twists broken into pieces
½ cup Reese’s peanut butter cup minis
¼ cup Reese’s peanut butter chips

For The Frosting

3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened at room temperature
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or heavy whipping cream

Additional Toppings

pretzels
Reese’s peanut butter cups
Reese’s peanut butter chips

Instructions

For the Treats

Lightly spray the inside of an 11x14 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then add salt.
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon salt
Reserve 1 ½ cups of mini marshmallows and set them aside to use later. Add the remaining marshmallows and stir over low heat until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
10 ounces mini marshmallows
Once the the marshmallows have melted, remove from heat and add the chocolate cereal, the 1 ½ cups of mini marshmallows set aside earlier, pretzels, Reese’s minis and chips.
10 ounces mini marshmallows, 8 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal, 1 ½ cups pretzel twists, ½ cup Reese’s peanut butter cup minis, ¼ cup Reese’s peanut butter chips
Carefully fold together until evenly distributed. Be gentle so you don't break up the ingredients too much.
Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and lightly press it down into an even layer using a rubber spatula. Don't pack it too firmly or your treats may be too compact and hard to bite into.

For the Frosting and Toppings

Add the butter and peanut butter to a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, mixing until incorporated.
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
Gradually add in the powdered sugar. Mix together on low speed until fully incorporated.
1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
Add the milk or heavy whipping cream and beat on high speed for about 1 minute or until you get a thick and spreadable frosting.
2 tablespoons milk
Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting over the top in an even layer.
Top with additional chopped Reese’s, pretzels, and peanut butter chips.
pretzels, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Reese’s peanut butter chips
Leave at at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into bars. This will help it set and keep a square shape.

Notes

When melting the marshmallows and butter together, be sure to use low heat because the sugar content can cause the mixture to burn easily. Once the marshmallows are melted, remove from heat and stir well.
Once the marshmallow and butter mixture is completely melted, add the rest of the ingredients immediately and stir quickly to coat the cereal evenly.

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