Description
Soft, chewy no-bake bars packed with peanut butter flavor, made with marshmallows and Rice Krispies cereal for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (optional, for extra mix-in)
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and 10 oz marshmallows, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
- Remove from heat. Fold in Rice Krispies until coated.
- Gently fold in optional 2 cups mini marshmallows.
- Transfer to prepared dish and lightly press mixture into an even layer without compacting too much.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Slice into squares.
Notes
- Do not over-press the mixture or the bars may become too dense.
- Natural peanut butter is not recommended as it can cause separation and texture issues.
- Extra mini marshmallows make the bars softer and chewier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
