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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Peanut butter rice krispie treats are the perfect salty and sweet treat. My recipe is carefully designed to have a balanced peanut butter flavor and chewy texture. Recipe includes a how-to video!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter plus additional for greasing pan
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 oz mini marshmallows divided
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13 dish with butter. Set aside.
- In a large pot, combine butter, corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Place over medium-low heat and stir frequently until butter is melted and mixture is combined.
- Add half (5oz/142g) of the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until marshmallows are about halfway melted.
- Reduce stovetop heat to the lowest setting and add peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stir constantly until peanut butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and add remaining marshmallows and cereal and stir until completely combined. Immediately spread into prepared pan and allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.
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Notes
- If you only have unsalted butter on hand, increase the salt in this recipe to a scant ½ teaspoon instead.
- Use classic creamy peanut butter and not the “natural” peanut butter that separates.
- After cooling completely, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. Do not refrigerate.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.