Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
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Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Description
These Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats start with melting butter and part of the mini marshmallows together, then stirring in creamy peanut butter until smooth. Vanilla extract is added for subtle flavor depth, and the cereal is folded in gently with the remaining marshmallows to keep the mixture airy. The pinch of flaky salt sprinkled on top enhances the sweetness with a touch of contrast.
Once mixed, the mixture is transferred to a prepared pan without compressing it, ensuring a light, chewy texture after cooling. These bars are a convenient treat that balances peanut butter’s richness with the marshmallow’s sweetness and the crispy texture of the cereal.
Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain their softness. They can be frozen for about a month and a half and reheated gently before serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter salted or unsalted
- 20 ounces mini marshmallows
- 3/4 cup peanut butter preferably not a "natural" variety, creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- salt optional, but worth it!, flakey
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, or grease with butter. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted, then reduce the heat to low and stir in 15 ounces of the marshmallows.
- Stir in the peanut butter. Stir continuously until the marshmallows and peanut butter melt completely. Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour in the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until about halfway mixed. Then stir in the remaining marshmallows. Mix until the marshmallows are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to prepared dish. Make sure not to compress the mixture, which will lead to dense treats. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt evenly over the bars. Let set and cool for 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them soft.
- Freezing treats extends their shelf life to about 1.5 months; reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 887IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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