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Gooey Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Optional Chocolate Drizzle

Close-up of a square peanut butter rice krispie treats bar topped with melted, drizzled chocolate.
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Make these classic, no-bake peanut butter rice krispie treats. They are chewy, rich with peanut butter flavor, and perfect for a quick sweet snack or party dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for optional topping)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  3. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until they are completely melted and smooth. Remove the pan from the heat.
  4. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined with the marshmallow mixture.
  5. Add the crispy rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Fold gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan using a piece of wax paper or lightly buttered spatula. Do not press too firmly, or the treats will be hard.
  7. If using the chocolate topping, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
  8. Pour or drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the treats. Spread evenly or create a swirl pattern.
  9. Allow the treats to cool and set completely, about 1 hour, before cutting into squares.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use fresh marshmallows. Stale marshmallows result in harder treats.
  • If you prefer a richer peanut butter flavor, use natural, unsweetened peanut butter.
  • To make these into chocolate peanut butter squares, spread the chocolate topping thinly over the entire surface.
  • If you want to make Scotcharoos, substitute 1/2 cup of peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips in the topping.

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