Description
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats: Irresistibly chewy, chocolate-topped no-bake dessert featuring creamy peanut butter stirred into melted marshmallows and crispy rice cereal for party-ready sweet bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter completely.
- Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula.
- Melt chocolate chips and spread evenly over the top.
- Let set until chocolate is firm, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Let the bars chill briefly to help the chocolate set for clean cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a fudgier texture, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or flaky sea salt on top for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1 square)
- Calories: Approximately 170 per serving
- Sugar: ~14g
- Sodium: ~110mg
- Fat: ~9g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~10mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, no-bake dessert, chocolate-topped Rice Krispie bars, easy party snacks, kid-friendly treats