Description
Classic no-bake squares combining creamy peanut butter, gooey marshmallows, and crisp Rice Krispies for an irresistibly chewy and crunchy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (about 6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter until bubbling gently.
- Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter to the melted butter and stir until smooth and combined.
- Add 10 ounces mini marshmallows and stir constantly over low heat until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is glossy.
- Remove the pan from heat, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt until incorporated.
- Gently fold in 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal until the cereal is evenly coated with the peanut butter marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press gently and evenly with a greased spatula to level the top, taking care not to compress too much.
- Optional, drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while still warm.
- Cool at room temperature for about 1 hour until set, then lift from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the smoothest texture and softest treats.
- Lightly grease your spatula to prevent sticking while pressing the mixture into the pan.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individually wrapped squares for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 35 g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11.6 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 11.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.5 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 7.8 mg
Keywords: peanut butter, Rice Krispie treats, no-bake dessert, peanut butter snacks, marshmallow bars