Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

An easy 4-ingredient no-bake dessert!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword peanut butter rice krisipies treats, peanut butter rice krispie treat recipe, peanut butter rice krispie treats, peanut butter rice krispie treats recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings people

Calories 400kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

9 x 13-Inch Baking Dish

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 10-ounce bags mini marshmallows (about 8 cups)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
8 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

Prepare the Pan

Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spray with nonstick cooking spray, or line with parchment for easy cleanup.

Make the Bars

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until fully combined.
Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal. Mix until evenly coated.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or wax paper.

Cool and Slice

Let the bars sit at room temperature until cool and firm, about 1-2 hours. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

If you like a more prominent sweet-and-salty contrast, use salted butter instead of unsalted butter.
A processed creamy peanut butter (such as Jif or Skippy) works best. This is not the time for all-natural peanut butter!
Use this base recipe and jazz it up with optional additions. Good options include chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, Reese's pieces candy, M&M's, and more. You can spread melted chocolate on top, or dip individual squares in melted chocolate as well.

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