Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats
The ultimate sweet treat combining crunchy chocolate puffed rice cereal and creamy peanut butter. These Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious snack or dessert that's quick and easy to make. Try them today for a delightful experience!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 5 cups chocolate puffed rice cereal Cocoa Krispies, 7½ ounces
- ½ cup chopped dry roasted peanuts I use lightly salted peanuts
- ½ cup peanut butter chips
- 6 regular size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prep the Pan: Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides...
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat...
- Mix: Off the heat, fold in the cereal and peanuts until evenly coated...
- Assemble: Press the mixture gently into the prepared pan...
- Set and Slice: Let stand at room temperature for 2-3 hours...
Notes
- Tip 1: Either American butter or a higher-butterfat European style works well.
- Tip 2: Nutrition estimate calculated from cutting the treats into 9 squares.