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Ultimate Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Two stacked squares of golden, chewy peanut butter rice krispie treats sitting on a small white plate.
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Make the best no-bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats using simple ingredients. These bars are soft, chewy, and ready in minutes, perfect for a quick sweet snack or party dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  3. Add the peanut butter to the melted butter and stir until completely smooth. Remove the pan from the heat.
  4. Add the marshmallows to the peanut butter mixture. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not overheat the marshmallows.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Add the crispy rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Fold gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Lightly press the mixture into the pan using a piece of wax paper or lightly buttered spatula. Do not press too firmly, as this makes the treats hard.
  8. If using the chocolate topping, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread or drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the treats.
  9. Allow the treats to cool and set completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For extra soft treats, use fresh marshmallows. Stale marshmallows result in a harder bar.
  • If you want a Scotcharoos style topping, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of butterscotch chips together for the topping instead of just chocolate chips.
  • To prevent sticking while pressing the mixture into the pan, lightly grease your hands or the spatula you use.

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