Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats – Easy No-Bake Recipe
These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a soft, chewy, no-bake dessert with gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, and nutty peanut butter — perfect for quick snacks and holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 squares 1x
Ingredients
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6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows (about 5½ cups)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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Line a 9×13 pan with parchment or lightly grease.
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In a large pot, melt butter and peanut butter over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth.
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Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat.
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Stir in vanilla extract (if using), then immediately fold in Rice Krispies.
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Press mixture evenly into the pan.
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Let cool 30–60 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
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Add a drizzle of melted chocolate or sprinkle of sea salt on top for variation.
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Store at room temperature up to 5 days.
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Make gluten-free by using certified GF cereal and marshmallows.