Rocky Road Krispies

I'm having a bit of a peanut craving today for some reason.  Peanut butter on toast for breakfast and nibbling throughout the morning on some peanuts that I have in a jar on the counter, so I thought I'd make a sweet treat to incorporate that creamy delicious goodness.

Rocky Road Krispies
makes 16 squares (at least)

2/3 cup chocolate chips (whichever your favourite is)
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 cups rice krispie cereal

• spray an 8" x 8" glass dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• combine the mini marshmallows, pecans and rice krispie cereal in a large bowl.
• in a microwavable bowl mix the chocolate chips and peanut butter, and in 30 seconds intervals microwave for about 1.5 - 2 minutes until the chocolate has melted;  stir to blend.
• pour the chocolate/peanut mixture over the contents of the large bowl and mix thoroughly.
• transfer the mixture to the prepared glass dish, press down evenly and refrigerate for an hour or longer.
• once set, cut into 16 or more squares depending on how big you want to eat them :o)

 Rocky Road Krispies ingredients.

combine the marshmallows, pecans and rice krispie cereal in a large bowl and set aside.

mix the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwavable bowl....

....and microwave until the chocolate is melted - about 1.5 to 2 minutes.

pour the mixture over the contents of the large bowl.

mix everything together well.

press evenly into the prepared dish and refrigerate - I popped a few extra marshmallows and pecans on the top just to look pretty :o)

once it's set (about an hour or so), cut into squares as big or small as you like.

enjoy!!!