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These Butterfinger Krispie Treats are the easiest Rice Krispie Treats you will ever make! They are a mix of the classic cereal treat, with delicious butterfingers. Crunchy and chewy these have so much peanut butter flavor – you’re going to love them.
Butterfinger Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Treats are a hit in my household always; kids love recipe like this no matter what! This version of the yummy treat takes it to the next level. They have butterfinger chunks in every bite! If you like butterfingers – this is a must try recipe for you!
This recipe not only tastes good, but it is super simple to make and it has simple ingredients too. Cereal bars are the best dessert for when you’re on a time crunch! Plus – the butterfingers add a great texture.
Ingredients Needed
- Butterfingers: Get full size candy bars or mini candy bars to chop, or use butterfinger pieces, which I love for making Butterfinger Pie.
- Marshmallows: I used one bag mini marshmallows but you can also use large ones. Mini marshmallows just melt easier.
- Rice Krispie Treats: Any size box is up to you, but buy the regular flavor.
- Butter: I always use and prefer unsalted butter.
How to make Butterfinger Krispie Treats
- Place butter and marshmallows in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat, stirring often, until butter melts into the marshmallows. You can also do this in a large pot over medium low heat.
- Stir cereal into marshmallow mixture, then stir in butterfinger chunks.
- Press into a 9×13-inch pan and allow to cool.
Expert Tips
- Have all your ingredients measured and ready to go before you start. It’s a fast process and can get quite hectic.
- I recommend using a really large bowl because if not, the cereal might end up on the floor.
- You could add 1/4 cup of peanut butter to the marshmallow mixture while you’re heating it if you want these extra peanut buttery. Or add 1 cup of peanut butter chips!
- Spray your clean hands with non-stick cooking spray before pressing them down in the pan. This will save you even more time and less mess!
Storage
- Store them in a covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze these in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place pieces of wax paper or parchment between the bars so they don’t stick together.
Butterfinger Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (57g) butter , salted or unsalted
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 2 cups chopped Butterfinger candy bars
Instructions
- Line a 9×13″ pan with foil and spray well with cooking spray. The foil is optional, but it makes it easy to remove the bars to slice.
- Place butter and marshmallows in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat on 50% power in 1 minute increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (for about 2-3 minutes in an 1100W microwave). While the mixture is heating, measure the cereal into another bowl.
- Working quickly once the marshmallows are melted stir the vanilla into the marshmallow mixture. Add the cereal and Butterfinger bars and stir until all are combined with the melted marshmallow. Pour into prepared pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray and carefully press to compact. (The mixture is hot; be careful not to burn yourself!) Cool before cutting into squares.
OMG I love these, I can’t say no to a rice krispy treat, they are just too ooey gooey good, and these with butterfingers are AMAZING!
I hear ya about cleaning out. I get home from work at 6, so from 6:30-10:00p Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday, my sons room was purged because his bday is coming up. I think I hate Lego’s right now. On the plus side, which is what kept me motivated, my goal was to take 2 bags of outgrown toys to the Boys and Girls Club. We wound up taking 3 and it felt so good to clean out and give those toys to other kids who will love them. Keep it positive and it will get done. ๐
BTW, I love Krispy treats. I will try these for sure. My great grandma and I used to make peanut butter Rice Krispy treats and I love and make them still. The addition of a little crunch and chocolate, I am all over that!
Oh my gosh the kid stuff. It’s everywhere. I need to clean out everything and take loads to Goodwill!
Oh, yes. I can see how these krispie treats are a struggle. Someone will have to stage an intervention if ever I’m caught alone with these treats. Good luck with the cleaning.
These look SO good. I personally LOVE easy non-recipe recipes! ย Sometimes, I don’t want anything complicated you know? ย Good luck with the reno and all the cleaning! ย How much does that shoe sorting job pay? haha
LOL, a lot!! ๐
Sometimes the biggest genius is in the smallest and easiest things. You’ve done it here. Brilliant.ย
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