Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic marshmallow bars. Creamy peanut butter blends perfectly with gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal for a sweet and chewy no-bake dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural or oily
- 10 oz mini marshmallows about 5 cups
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal or any crispy rice cereal
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted, for drizzle
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat immediately.
- Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, stirring gently until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or wax paper. Avoid pressing too hard to keep them soft and chewy.
- If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Let cool for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using a mix of creamy and crunchy peanut butter. To make them dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
- Sodium: 115mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 14g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin D: 0mcg