Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

They’re rich, buttery, perfectly sweet, and loaded with creamy peanut butter flavor in every bite.

Best of all? They stay soft and chewy, never rock hard!

Why You Will Love Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

• Classic old-fashioned flavor with creamy peanut butter twist
• Soft and chewy texture (not hard!)
• Quick 15-minute dessert.  No baking required
• Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or bake sales
• Easily customizable with fun mix-ins

Bring Back The Old Days

Every once in a while, I get really nostalgic.

Peanut butter versions became especially popular in the 1960s and 1970s when no-bake desserts and lunchbox-friendly sweets were in high demand.

Churches, school bake sales, potlucks, and family gatherings often featured these bars because they were inexpensive, easy to transport, and universally loved..

This is a fond memory that reminds me of my Mom making them for me to take to school lunches.

Peanut Butter Treat Tips

1. Low heat is key. High heat makes marshmallows tough.
2. Don’t overcook. Melt just until smooth, remove immediately.
3. Don’t over-press the mixture. Press gently into the pan.
4. Use fresh marshmallows. Stale ones make hard bars.
5. Avoid natural peanut butter. The oil separation can change the texture.
6. Store airtight at room temperature.
7. Do not refrigerate, cold makes them firm.

Mix-ins for Krispie Treats

1. Mini chocolate chips
2. Peanut butter chips
3. Chopped peanut butter cups
4. Mini M&M’s
5. Butterscotch chips
6. Toasted coconut
7. Chopped salted peanuts
8. Pretzel pieces

Fun Topping Ideas

• Drizzle melted chocolate over the top
• Melt the peanut butter and drizzle
• Sprinkle flaky sea salt 
• Add a thin layer of chocolate ganache
• Press extra mini marshmallows on top

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

If you love the nostalgic flavor of classic cereal bars but want something even more irresistible, these old-fashioned peanut butter Krispie treats

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 8 MinTotal time: 18 Min

Ingredients

• 10 1/2 ounce bag of mini marshmallows, or use 40 large
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 8 cups of Rice Krispies, plain or chocolate

Instructions

1. Melt the butter and margarine together (you can use all butter or all margarine if you like).
2. Pour in the marshmallows.
3. Stir until melted. Add the peanut butter and stir until well blended.
4. Add in the Rice Krispies, stir until well coated
5. Pour into a parchment-lined pan to keep from sticking. I use the back of the spoon to mash them down to be level.
6. You can use a piece of wax paper; they are sticky.
7. Cut into bars when cool.
8. Note: These bars will stay soft.

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