Cereal treats have been around forever. They are a classic that everyone has a version of. In fact, I’d bet money that you could stop any random person on the street, and they can give you a basic recipe for rice krispies. Marshmallows, butter, and a cereal of your choice make a delicious treat. Everyone loves them and they are so easy even the worst cooks can make them.
Have you tried Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats? They are a great variation on the classic treat. If you don’t like regular rice krispie treats these are worth trying. They give the classic texture of rice krispie treats, but have a peanut butter taste. With a nice creamy texture you won’t be disappointed.
Rice Krispies can be disappointing if you don’t have the right ratio of ingredients. With a lot of trial and error we have made what we think is the best ratio of ingredients. Don’t just take my word for it. Try to make these peanut butter rice krisipies for yourself. They can be made on the stove or in the microwave and only take a few ingredients. Here’s how to make the best Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats.
Here are the ingredients you will need:
- 6 ounces salted butter
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 16 ounces marshmallows
- 7 1/2 cups rice crispy cereal
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Begin to melt the butter and peanut butter in a medium to large saucepan set over low heat.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir occasionally until about 75% melted.
- Remove from heat and continue to stir, pressing down on the marshmallows, until completely melted.
- Alternatively, you can melt the butter, peanut butter, and marshmallows in the microwave using bursts of high power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Pour the melted marshmallows over the cereal and stir until well coated.
- Gently press the cereal mixture into a buttered 9×13 pan.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 oz salted butter
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 16 oz marshmallows
- 7 1/2 cups rice krispie cereals
Instructions
- Begin to melt the butter and peanut butter in a medium to large saucepan set over low heat.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir occasionally until about 75% melted.
- Remove from heat and continue to stir, pressing down on the marshmallows, until completely melted.
- Alternatively, you can melt the butter, peanut butter, and marshmallows in the microwave using bursts of high power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Pour the melted marshmallows over the cereal and stir until well coated.
- Gently press the cereal mixture into a buttered 8-inch or 9-inch pan.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.
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Literally my favorite rice krispy! It had the perfect amount of Peanut Butter!