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June 22, 2023 Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

A large dark blue round Polish pottery plate with white polka dots with square peanut butter Rice Krispie treats stacked on each other. On the left of the plate is a spoon with creamy peanut butter on it and several mini marshmallows.

 Normally, if I’m using peanut butter and Rice Krispies in a recipe, I’m making Scotcheroos, but this Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats recipe is worth diverting from my usual go-to. It also has fewer steps to make and doesn’t take so much time to set up, so you can dig in right away. Always a bonus! If you love peanut butter and you also love a good Rice Krispie Treat, you are going to LOVE these!

The corner of a glass 9x13 baking dish of peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.Loaded with marshmallows and peanut butter with just the right amount of salt and vanilla to complement the flavors, there really isn’t getting around the fact that you have got to put these on your must-make list! I’m already thinking of an excuse to make them again!

A partial torn peanut butter Rice Krispie treat held above a round dark blue polka dotted Polish potter plate with cut Rice Krispie treats stacked on each other. Faded in the upper left corner is a small spoon with peanut butter with several mini marshmallows below it and along the side of the plate.More Amazing Rice Krispie Treat Recipes

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Step-by-step Photos for how to make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

10-photo picture collage of step-by-step photos of how to make peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.A diagonally placed 9x13 glass baking dish of peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.Cut peanut butter Rice Krispie treats stacked on each other on a round dark blue with white polka dots Polish pottery plate. In the bottom left corner are several mini marshmallows. In the upper right corner is a metal spoon with peanut butter and mini marshmallows surrounding it.Tips for making Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
  • Make sure to thoroughly butter the 9×13 baking dish or spray it with cooking spray, so the Rice Krispie Treats will easily come out of the dish.
  • Measure out the 8 cups Rice Krispies into a bowl to quickly pour them into the marshmallow mixture.
  • When measuring the peanut butter, place plastic wrap inside the measuring cup to easily remove it and for easy cleanup. (See step-by-step photos above.)
  • Melt the marshmallows over medium-low heat. You don’t want to use too high of heat with marshmallows, or the end result will not be soft and chewy. I find that medium-low makes them have the perfect chew and the perfect marshmallow pull.
  • Butter your hands or use the butter wrapper to evenly press the mixture into the baking dish. Sometimes I use a plastic baggie over my hand to keep from getting messy. 

Two-photo Pinterest picture with the text "Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats" in the middle.Chef’s Tools:

  • Rice Krispies Cereal
  • Marshmallows
  • 9×13 Baking Dish
  • Cooking Spray
  • Peanut Butter
  • Measuring Cups

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
Loaded with marshmallows and peanut butter with just the right amount of vanilla and salt, these simple Peanut Butter Rice Krispie treats will be a new family favorite!
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Dessert/Rice Krispie Treats
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 2-3 cups of mini marshmallows
  • 1 (16 oz) bag of full-size marshmallows
  • ⅓ cup salted butter
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Measure out 8 cups of Rice Krispies into a bowl and set aside. Also, have 2-3 cups of mini marshmallows measured out and set aside as well.
  2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or grease it with butter and set aside.
  3. In a large (5- or 6-quart) pot, melt the butter and add the 16 ounces of large marshmallows.
  4. Melt over medium-low heat. (You don't want to use too high of heat with marshmallows, or the end result will not be soft and chewy.) My stove has a range of 1-10, and I keep it at 4 or 4.5.
  5. Once the marshmallows are halfway melted, add the peanut butter and salt. Continue to cook and stir until all the marshmallows have melted.
  6. Next, turn off the heat and pull the pan off the burner. Stir in the vanilla, and then pour in the pre-measured cups of Rice Krispies. Stir quickly and make sure all the Rice Krispies are getting covered with the marshmallow mixture. Pour in the mini marshmallows and mix until they are incorporated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared 9x13 baking dish and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
  8. I prefer to let them cool completely before cutting, but if you're not saving them for anything in particular, go ahead a eat a piece right now. YUM!
  9. Enjoy!
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