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April 26, 2024

These peanut butter rice krispie treats are extra thick and gooey. The addition of peanut butter, chocolate and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt gives these rice krispie treats a sweet and salty spin.*

Ingredients

6 tbsp

unsalted butter

8 cup(s)

miniature marshmallows

1/2 cup(s)

smooth peanut butter, see notes 1

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

8 cup(s)

crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies

4 oz

melted chocolate, optional

Maldon salt, optional

Directions 9 steps | 70 Minutes

Step 1

Grease and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter.

Step 3

Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows melt.

Step 4

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract and salt.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Remove the pot from heat.

Step 5

Gently stir in the rice cereal.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Lightly press the mixture into the pan. Do not overpack.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.

Step 7

Drizzle melted chocolate over the rice krispie treats and lightly sprinkle the top with Maldon salt, if desired.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Drizzle melted chocolate over the rice krispie treats and lightly sprinkle the top with Maldon salt, if desired.

Step 8

Let the mixture cool completely, about 1 hour.

Step 9

Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: Cut into squares and serve.

Notes:

*Disclaimer: This cupcake recipe uses the ingredient publicly known as Rice Krispies. It is not officially endorsed, created, or approved by the WK Kellogg Co. brand. This recipe is a creative interpretation and should not be considered an official product or representation of the WK Kellogg Co. brand. All trademarks, names, and likenesses relating to WK Kellogg Co. brand or its products are the property of their respective owners and are used here for ingredient purposes only.