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The Best Gooey Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Two gooey squares of peanut butter rice krispie treats stacked slightly on a white plate, catching sunlight.
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Make these easy, no-bake peanut butter Rice Krispie treats for a chewy, nostalgic dessert. This simple recipe uses few ingredients and sets up quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Measure the Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl.
  3. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
  4. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until they are completely melted and smooth. Do not let the mixture brown.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Pour the marshmallow-peanut butter mixture over the cereal in the large bowl. Use a spatula coated with cooking spray to gently fold the mixture until the cereal is evenly coated.
  7. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Do not pack it down too firmly if you want a chewier result.
  8. Let the treats cool completely, about 30 minutes, before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For extra gooey Rice Krispie treats, slightly under-melt the marshmallows or use fresh marshmallows.
  • To prevent sticking, lightly spray your hands or a spatula with non-stick cooking spray when pressing the mixture into the pan.
  • If you want a chocolate topping, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of butter and spread over the cooled bars.

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