Classic Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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- 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 10 oz Bag Mini Marshmallows (make sure they’re vegan if needed)
- 2/3 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 6 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 1 1/4 Cups Chocolate Chips
- 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil
- 1/2 Cup Roasted (Salted Peanuts (chopped))
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows, peanut butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until everything melts together.
- Once smooth, remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispie cereal until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 8×8 baking dish and press it down evenly with a spatula.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together, then pour over the rice crispy treats.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top if desired.
- Refrigerate for two hours until solid, then slice into squares and enjoy the nostalgia! Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to one week.
