Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats
These treats combine the chewy texture of Rice Krispies with gooey peanut butter cups for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (about 170 g)
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (about 120 g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (about 57 g), softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (about 125 g)
- 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped (about 150 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, about 2–3 minutes, avoiding browning.
- Add 4 cups (120 g) mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup (125 g) creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using) until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
- Remove from heat and immediately add 6 cups (170 g) Rice Krispies cereal. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the cereal.
- Gently fold in 1 cup (150 g) chopped peanut butter cups to create pockets of melted chocolate and peanut butter.
- Transfer mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly and firmly about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour to firm up before slicing. For quicker setting, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Notes
Melt butter and marshmallows on low heat to avoid scorching. Work quickly when mixing cereal to prevent setting. Press mixture gently to avoid dense treats. Cooling at room temperature yields best chewiness. For quicker setting, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Warming peanut butter slightly helps mixing if thick. Use gluten-free cereal and vegan butter for dietary adaptations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One square if cut in
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Rice Krispie treats, peanut butter cups, easy dessert, no bake, quick snack, peanut butter, marshmallows, kid-friendly