Description
Indulge in these no-bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats that are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. With a chewy texture and a hint of peanut butter flavor, these treats are a favorite for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Krispie Treats:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add peanut butter and vanilla, stir until smooth.
- Add Cereal: Mix in Rice Krispies cereal quickly until evenly coated.
- Press into Dish: Press mixture into prepared dish. For chocolate topping, pour melted chocolate over the top.
- Cool and Serve: Let treats cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
- Crunchy peanut butter can be used for added texture.
- You can swirl the chocolate into the top for a marbled effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
