Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Why Make This Recipe

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and easy snack that everyone loves. They are sweet, crunchy, and full of peanut butter flavor. This recipe is great for kids, parties, or just a tasty treat at home. They are quick to make, and you only need a few ingredients, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

How to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

• 6 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, mix together the sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup. Be careful not to let it burn, as this will ruin the recipe.
2. Stir the mixture until well melted, then remove the pan from heat.
3. Combine the warm peanut butter mixture with the crisp rice cereal.
4. Grease a 9×13 inch pan well with butter or margarine, and spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
5. Allow it to cool. Once the mixture is no longer sticky to the touch, cut it into bars. Enjoy your treats!

How to Serve Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

You can serve Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats as a snack, dessert, or even in lunchboxes. They are perfect for sharing with friends or family. You can also pair them with a glass of milk or a warm drink for a cozy treat.

How to Store Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Store your Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats in an airtight container. They can last for about a week at room temperature. If you want to keep them longer, you can refrigerate them. Just let them sit out a bit to soften before serving.

Tips to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

• Make sure to stir the peanut butter mixture well to get all the sugar dissolved.
• Greasing your pan is important to make it easy to remove the treats later.
• If you find the mixture too sticky, you can use wet hands when pressing it into the pan.

Variation

You can add chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, or even nuts to the mixture for a fun twist on the classic recipe. Just fold them in after mixing the peanut butter and rice cereal.

FAQs

1. Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?
Yes, you can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture!

2. Are these treats gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you use gluten-free rice cereal.

3. Can I freeze Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats?
Yes, you can freeze them! Just wrap them tightly to avoid freezer burn and they will last for a couple of months.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and easy snack, sweet and crunchy with a rich peanut butter flavor, perfect for kids and parties.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 bars

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 6 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the pan

Instructions

 

Preparation

• In a medium saucepan, mix together the sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup. Be careful not to let it burn, as this will ruin the recipe.
• Stir the mixture until well melted, then remove the pan from heat.
• Combine the warm peanut butter mixture with the crisp rice cereal.
• Grease a 9×13 inch pan well with butter or margarine, and spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
• Allow it to cool. Once the mixture is no longer sticky to the touch, cut it into bars.

Notes

Store your treats in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature. You can refrigerate them for longer storage, just let them sit out to soften before serving.

Keyword Easy Recipe, Kid-Friendly, No-Bake, Peanut butter, Rice Krispie Treats