Description
These Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats are a delightful twist on the classic recipe, adding a rich and nutty flavor to the beloved marshmallow and cereal combination. Quick and easy to make, these no-bake treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in a flash.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- optional pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Melt Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Add Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and salt if using. Add Rice Krispies cereal and gently stir until coated.
- Transfer and Press: Transfer mixture to prepared dish, press evenly with spatula. Let cool, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the top once set.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
