Gooey Crispy Ritz S'mores Bars with Peanut Butter
No-bake bars layering Ritz cracker crust with marshmallow fluff, topped by Rice Krispies bound in melted chocolate and peanut butter. Sweet and salty with crispy, gooey textures that chill to set. Quick assembly, minimal equipment.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Ritz Crackers, finely crushedsaltine crackersequalneutral
crispy base alternative
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cup Marshmallow Fluff
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chipsmilk chocolate chipsequalneutraladds dairy
sweeter flavor
- 1 cup crunchy peanut buttersmooth peanut butterequalneutral
smoother texture
- 2 cup Rice KrispiesCocoa Krispiesequalneutral
chocolate-forward
Instructions
- 1
Line a 9x9 pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a large bowl. Press firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- 3
Remove from refrigerator and spread Marshmallow Fluff evenly on top. Return to refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir until melted. If needed, heat for an additional 20 seconds until fully melted.
- 5
Stir Rice Krispies into the chocolate mixture until evenly coated. Spread on top of the Fluff layer.
- 6
Refrigerate until the chocolate is set. Cut into squares when ready to serve.
Tips
Press the cracker crust firmly and evenly for a sturdy base.
The 15-20 minute chill between layers helps prevent mixing and keeps distinct texture layers.
Check chocolate melting at 1 minute to avoid overheating in the microwave.
Cut only when ready to serve for clean, crisp edges.
Good to Know
Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 5 days. Keep chilled until serving.
Prepare up to 2 days ahead. Assemble fully and refrigerate; cut when ready to serve.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Optional: serve with cold milk or whipped cream.
Common Mistakes
Microwave chocolate and peanut butter in 1-minute intervals to avoid scorching.
Do not skip the initial 30-minute crust chill to ensure it holds shape under layers.
Spread Fluff evenly to prevent uneven chocolate coverage and structural weakness.
Substitutions
crispy base alternative
smoother texture
chocolate-forward