These peanut butter rice Krispy treats are the easiest childhood treat to make for your family. This no-bake recipe yields thick and chewy peanut butter rice Krispie treats that everyone will love!
Since you’re here, I know you’ll also like these Easy Cinnamon baked Apples, Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, Healthy Christmas Reindeer Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies as well as the CRUMBL Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies copycat.
Peanut butter rice Krispy treats are the best way to take your good rice Krispy treats up a notch. They are made using pantry staples that you probably have at home and turned into the easiest little treat ever.
Believe it or not when I was growing up we didn’t have peanut butter… We didn’t have rice Krispy treats either so my mind was totally blown when I moved to the US and tried them for the first time. Ever since then, I’ve had a sweet spot for them.
This is the best homemade peanut butter rice Krispy treats recipe ever!
That’s why today, I wanted to share this recipe with you because everyone needs to have a good staple rice krispy treat recipe to be their go to in moments of need. Or moments when those sugar peanut butter cravings hitshould I say!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- This recipe is a staple that you definitely need in yur recipe book.
- They’re a childhood favorite!
- It’s perfect for peanut butter lovers.
- This recipe is a great way to take your regular rice Krispy treats up a notch by adding peanut butter.
- These come together in no time.
- They are thick and chewy and packed with both marshmallows and peanut butter.
Ingredients for these peanut butter rice krispy treats
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these PB rice Krispy treats. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
- Peanut butter– Use smooth peanut butter, but avoid the natural type because it will throw off the texture of these treats.
- Marshmallows– You can use either large or mini marshmallows just make sure that they are fresh and not stale.
- Rice Krispy cereal– Use either off brand or Rice Krispies cereal as they both work for this recipe.
How to make peanut butter rice krispy treats at home.
This is how you can make this lazy girl treat. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add in the marshmallows, turn the heat down to low, and stir until melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat, add in the peanut butter, and stir to combine, then mix in the Rice Krispies until almost fully coated. Fold in the remaining mini marshmallows.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking pan and let it set for 30 minutes before cutting into it and enjoy
Scroll down to the recipe card for the microwave step by step recipe.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How do I store Rice Krispy Treats
Rice Krispy treats are best enjoyed the day you made them but if you really need to store them, place them in an air-tight container and store them at room temps for up to 3 days.
Reheat the rice Krispy treats in the microwave for 5-10 seconds before enjoying them.
How can I take these up a notch?
Adding mix-ins to rice Krispy treats is a fun way to elevate them and take them up a notch. Here are a few ideas:
- Mix in some mini marshmallows at the end, this is what I did for this recipe.
- Top with melted chocolate, Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats does just that.
- Mis in some mini chocolate chips.
- Top with some flakey sea salt.
- Mix in some peanut butter chips.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter or melted chocolate
Tips to make the best peanut butter rice Krispies treats.
I have made my fair share of failed Krispy treats and I want to be the person that helps you make yours a winner on your first try!
- Use fresh marshmallows– This one is simple but believe it of not, my first try of this recipe, I used stale marshmallows because I didn’t want to waste anything and they turned out rock hard. You don’t want that I promise you!
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper- To make your life easier, and for a quicker way to pull out the rice krispy treats from the pn, line it with parchment paper.
- Cooking spray or water is your bff to avoid the mixture from sticking to your hands- Gently spray a little cooking spray or wet your hands and shake off any excess water and spread the rice Krispie treats on the pan.
- Don’t press the rice krispy treats too hard in the pan– If you pack thesr rice Krispies in the pan you will end up with a dense and hard treat and that’snot what we want. You want to gently press the mixture to cover the whole pan without pressing it too hard.
Peanut butter rice krispy treats
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Peanut butter rice krispy treats with marshmallows
Ingredients
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ cup peanut butter melted
- 5 cup rice krispies
- ½ cup mini marshmallows optional
Instructions
- First start by lining an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper then set aside.
Microwave method
- In a large bowl melt the 10 ounces of marshmallows in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until fully melted. Add in the melted butter and melted peanut butter and stir until combined. Add in the Rice Krispies and gently fold until halfway coated. Add in the mini marshmallows and gently fold.
- Gently spread the mixture in the prepared baking pan without pressing too hard and let it set for 30 minutes before cutting into it.
Stove top method
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add in the 10 ounces of marshmallows, turn the heat down to low, and stir until melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat, add in the peanut butter, and stir to combine, then mix in the Rice Krispies until almost fully coated. Fold in the remaining mini marshmallows.
- Gently spread the mixture in the prepared baking pan without pressing too hard and let it set for 30 minutes before cutting into it.
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Jenna
Best Rice Krispies ever!!
Tanya
Hmm—trying to decide if creamy or chunky peanut butter will be best—we are a household split 😆
Either way, these are going to taste awesome!! Thanks for the recipe!
Elisa
Simple and delicious!