Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on April 4, 2024
These peanut butter rice krispie treats are extra thick and gooey. The addition of peanut butter, chocolate and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt gives these rice krispie treats a sweet and salty spin.*
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Globe New American
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9
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70
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Giselle Park
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
9
6 tbsp
unsalted butter
8 cup(s)
miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup(s)
smooth peanut butter, see notes 1
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
8 cup(s)
crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
4 oz
melted chocolate, optional
Maldon salt, optional
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Directions 9 steps | 70 Minutes

Step 1

Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2

In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Step 3

Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows melt.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows melt.
Step 4

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract and salt.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Remove the pot from heat.
Step 5

Gently stir in the rice cereal.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Gently stir in the rice cereal.
Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Lightly press the mixture into the pan. Do not overpack.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
Step 7

Drizzle melted chocolate over the rice krispie treats and lightly sprinkle the top with Maldon salt, if desired.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Drizzle melted chocolate over the rice krispie treats and lightly sprinkle the top with Maldon salt, if desired.
Step 8

Let the mixture cool completely, about 1 hour. 

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Let the mixture cool completely, about 1 hour.
Step 9

Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Cut into squares and serve.

Notes:

*Disclaimer: This cupcake recipe uses the ingredient publicly known as Rice Krispies. It is not officially endorsed, created, or approved by the WK Kellogg Co. brand. This recipe is a creative interpretation and should not be considered an official product or representation of the WK Kellogg Co. brand. All trademarks, names, and likenesses relating to WK Kellogg Co. brand or its products are the property of their respective owners and are used here for ingredient purposes only.

  1. For a peanut crunch, fold in chopped peanuts and use crunchy peanut butter.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
454
FAT
19.4 g
PROTEIN
6.3 g
CARBS
69.3 g
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Audrey H.

Audrey

08 Jul 2022

These PB Rice Krispie treats are always a hit and get devoured instantly. This recipe is a fun twist on an old classic, and who doesn't love peanut butter??

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