Snickers Rice Krispies

This Snickers Rice Krispies recipe is a unique spin on a classic dessert. The Snickers bars are mixed right in and they give the rice krispie bar recipe a different crunchy texture. The caramel, chocolate, and nuts complement the chewy marshmallow treats. This heavenly rice krispie recipe is covered with a layer of chocolate because you can never have enough chocolate! A final sprinkle of nuts gives the squares a stunning appearance and added crunch.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
36 marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
20 mini Snickers, quartered
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

Instructions

Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl melt the butter and salt in the microwave.
Add the marshmallows and on medium heat microwave at 30 second intervals until melted and you are able to stir. Add the vanilla and stir. Add the Rice Krispies and fold to combine. When almost completely incorporated add the quartered Snicker bars and fold to combine, but don't over mix.
Place the mixture in the 9 x 13" pan and spread with a spatula that is sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle the caramel sauce over.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave on medium heat again at 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. Pour over the rice krispies and spread evenly. While the chocolate is still wet sprinkle on the peanuts.
Refrigerate to set. Cut in squares. Serve.