Heavenly Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Discover our Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats! Enjoy gooey marshmallows and creamy peanut butter nestled between crispy Rice Krispies.
18 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup equivalent to 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 10- ounce bag of mini marshmallows roughly around 5 cups
- 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter
- A hearty 6 cups of Rice Krispie cereal
- About 1 1/3 cups or an 8-ounce bag of chocolate chips
- Lastly don't forget 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Initiate your baking endeavor by tenderly greasing a 9x13-inch pan with butter or a dash of non-stick cooking spray. This is our insurance against stickiness!
- Step 2: In the welcoming warmth of a large saucepan, allow the unsalted butter, mini marshmallows, and peanut butter to coalesce into a delicious melange. Keep the flame low, and your stirring gentle. Patience is our secret ingredient here.
- Step 3: As soon as they've intertwined into a harmonious blend, bid the heat adieu. It's now time to introduce the Rice Krispies to the mix, stir until every piece is covered with our marshmallow-peanut butter concoction.
- Step 4: Now comes the pressing task. Gently persuade the combined mixture into your prepped pan. A friendly piece of advice: a spritz of non-stick cooking spray on your hands can be your best ally against the sticky situation!
- Step 5: Now, let's awaken the chocolate. House the chocolate chips in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and provide them with a series of 45-second holidays in the microwave. We're using medium power here, not high or standard. Stir in between each session to ensure they melt uniformly.
- Step 6: As the chocolate chips surrender to the warmth and start melting, stir them until they've become a luscious river of chocolate. It's now time for the vegetable oil to dive in, ensuring our chocolate attains a glossy sheen.
- Step 7: With elegance, cascade this glossy chocolate river over the awaiting bars. Allow nature to do its work as it hardens at room temperature - roughly a waiting game of 2 hours.
- Step 8: With a sharp knife, carve out neat squares, and don't forget to house any remaining ones in an airtight container at room temperature.
- And there you have it, a step-by-step guide to creating your own heavenly Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Happy baking!
Notes
To make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats that are gluten-free you'll need to make tweaks to the ingredients:
Rice Krispie Cereal: Traditional Rice Krispies contain malt flavoring derived from barley, which has gluten. Instead look for gluten rice cereal options, like Nature's Path or One Degree Organics.
Peanut Butter: Most peanut butter brands are naturally free of gluten. It's an idea to double-check the label to ensure no gluten-containing additives are present.
Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, and Vegetable Oil: These ingredients typically don't contain gluten. It's always wise to review the labels and ensure they aren't processed in facilities that handle wheat products. This will help avoid any cross-contamination.
Butter: Butter is naturally devoid of gluten.
Keep in mind that when you're following a diet it's essential to read product labels diligently since manufacturers can alter their recipes or production methods unexpectedly.