Description
A delightful twist on the classic Rice Krispie treat, featuring creamy peanut butter and optional chocolate for an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring gently.
- Add in the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a greased spatula.
- Let cool completely at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
- If desired, melt the chocolate chips and spread over the cooled treats.
- Chill again until the chocolate sets, about 20-30 minutes.
- Use the parchment paper to lift out the treats and cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
For additional flavor, add a pinch of salt to the mixture. You can also mix in chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg