These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a quick, easy, no-bake dessert made in the microwave. They're chewy, crispy, and full of peanut butter flavor. And the best part? You don't even have to turn on the stove! My family loves them, and I don't mind mixing up a batch.
I love a no fuss recipe, and these treats are about as simple as it gets. The microwave makes melting and mixing the ingredients easy, and cleanup is a breeze. They're perfect when you're craving something sweet but don't want to spend much time in the kitchen.
Make a batch for an after-school snack, a potluck, or just because you want something sweet. These peanut butter cereal bars are a fun twist on traditional Rice Krispie treats, and they're just as good for sharing as they are for keeping all to yourself!
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Microwave Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Microwave Time: 3-4 minutes (estimate)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 (10 oz) bags mini marshmallows
- 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Add the peanut butter and microwave for 20 seconds more, then stir.
- Add the mini marshmallows and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment, until completely melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or lightly buttered hands.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cut into bars.
Variations to Rice Krispie Treats
Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
Add chocolate chips to make chocolatey swirls in the treats.
Pour melted chocolate chips over the bars.
Use Nutella instead of peanut butter.
A Few Tips
A greased spatula works well for pressing the mixture into the 9×13-inch pan. You can also lightly butter your hands and gently press the mixture into an even layer. Don't pack it down too hard. Just press it firmly enough to make an even layer.
These bars are easy to make ahead for a party, snack, or dessert. Once they're set, cut them into 24 bars and keep them covered until you're ready to serve.
These peanut butter and Rice Krispies bars are about as simple as a no-bake dessert gets. There's no oven, no complicated ingredients, and very little cleanup. If you have butter in the refrigerator, peanut butter, marshmallows, and a box of Rice Krispies in the pantry, you're most of the way there. Make a batch when you need an easy sweet treat!
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Microwave Recipe
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 bags mini marshmallows 10 oz
- 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large microwave safe glass bowl melt the butter. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth and fully combined. Microwave for a few seconds if the peanut butter doesn't combine well with the butter.
- Add the mini marshmallows and microwave in 30 second increments until completely melted, stirring after each increment.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or lightly buttered hands.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cut into bars.
