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Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats – No-Bake Recipe

Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats are a quick, no‑bake snack that blends crunchy cereal with creamy peanut butter and sweet marshmallows. The vanilla‑infused coating adds a buttery, salty‑sweet flavor, making each bite nostalgic and satisfying.

Recipe by Joy of Baking· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats – No-Bake Recipe

Prep Time

35 min

Cook Time

N/A

Servings

From Joy of Baking on youtube.com · View the original →

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1
    Butter or spray a 9‑inch (23 cm) square baking pan with non‑stick vegetable spray.
  2. 2
    Place the Rice Krispies in a large bowl that has been buttered or sprayed.
  3. 3
    Melt the peanut butter, butter, and salt together in a medium saucepan over medium‑low heat, stirring until the butter is fully melted.
  4. 4
    Add the miniature marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. 5
    Stir in the vanilla extract, then pour the melted mixture over the Rice Krispies and coat evenly, mixing gently to ensure all cereal is covered.
  6. 6
    Transfer the coated cereal to the prepared pan, pat lightly with a spatula to even the surface, and let cool at room temperature until set, about 15–20 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cut into squares and store at room temperature for a few days.

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Prep the pan first

Butter or spray the baking pan before adding the cereal to prevent sticking.

Melt ingredients gently

Heat peanut butter, butter, and salt over medium‑low, stirring until the butter fully melts.

Stir marshmallows continuously

Add the miniature marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and smooth.

Allow proper cooling time

Let the treats cool at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before cutting.

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DessertSnackNo‑BakePeanut Butter

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35 min estimated total time for 16 servings.

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How many servings does this Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats recipe make?
This recipe makes 16 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
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It was shared by Joy of Baking on youtube.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.