Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect gluten-free snack everyone can enjoy. To make this recipe, mix Rice Krispies cereal with butter, marshmallows, and peanut butter, then top with a creamy, chocolate glaze.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter salted
- 10 oz. mini marshmallows reserve 1 cup
- ¾ cup peanut butter smooth and creamy
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. salt
- 8 ounces chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
- 5 cups Rice Krispies or crispy rice cereal (LESS?? Tested with 6 cups)
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the butter, stirring occasionally, for a couple of minutes. The butter will start to bubble up and foam. Keep cooking it for another minute, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn, or until it becomes a light brown color and starts to smell slightly nutty.
- Turn the heat down to low and mix in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Add in the marshmallows and stir them until they’re coated with the peanut butter. Wait until the marshmallows begin to puff up and then stir until the mixture is almost smooth. It’s OK if there are still some pieces of marshmallow that are not completely melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Add the rice cereal to the peanut butter marshmallow mixture. Stir with a spatula until all of the cereal is completely coated. Mix in the reserved marshmallows at this time.
- Add the rice krispie mixture to a 9x9-inch baking pan that has been lined with parchment or wax paper. Press the mixture down into the pan using the spatula. Let the cereal cool for 5-10 minutes before pouring the melted chocolate and smoothing it out.
- Wait for the chocolate to harden up, about 1-2 hours at room temperature or 20-30 minutes if refrigerated, before slicing in and serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
- How to prep ahead of time: You can make this entire recipe a few days early.
- How to store: It's best to keep these treats at room temperature tightly covered or in an airtight container for up to 6 to 7 days.
- How to freeze: For the best results, freeze sliced treats in an airtight container with wax or parchment paper between them. They will last for up to 2 to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg