Description
Deliciously chewy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats made with gooey marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and crisp rice cereal. Perfect for snacks, parties, or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 cups (10 ounces / 280 grams) marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) peanut butter
- 6 cups (180 grams) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and peanut butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into prepared dish and press gently into an even layer with a buttered spatula.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the best texture.
- Press gently into the pan to keep treats fluffy.
- Drizzle melted chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop melting and mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, easy snacks, no-bake dessert, kid-friendly, sweet treats