Description
Irresistible peanut butter rice krispie treats blend childhood nostalgia with creamy, crunchy perfection. Gooey marshmallows and smooth peanut butter create a classic dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 5–6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup light corn syrup or honey
Decorative/Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&M’s (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a gentle bubbling point, then immediately remove from heat.
- Transfer the hot peanut butter mixture into a large mixing bowl containing Rice Krispies, and thoroughly fold until every cereal piece is uniformly coated with the sweet mixture.
- Spread the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, using either a cluster formation or creating a compact, even layer depending on desired presentation.
- Generously distribute mini chocolate chips and colorful M&M’s across the surface, gently pressing them into the sticky treat to ensure they adhere securely.
- Allow the treats to rest at room temperature for approximately 30-45 minutes, permitting them to solidify and achieve a perfect, slightly firm consistency before serving or cutting.
Notes
- Swap corn syrup with honey for a more natural sweetness and potential health benefits.
- Use gluten-free Rice Krispies for a celiac-friendly version of the treat.
- Melt chocolate chips slightly before sprinkling to help them stick better and create a more integrated topping.
- For a nut-free alternative, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or another seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg