Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1½–2 cups chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Optional topping:

  • Melted chocolate drizzle 🍫
  • Extra peanut butter drizzle 🥜

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Melt the base

  • In a large pot, melt butter over low heat
  • Add marshmallows and stir until smooth

2. Add peanut butter

  • Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until fully melted and creamy

3. Mix cereal

  • Remove from heat
  • Fold in cereal until evenly coated

4. Add the magic 🍫

  • Let mixture cool slightly (important!)
  • Gently fold in chopped Reese’s so they don’t fully melt

5. Press into pan

  • Transfer to a greased or lined 9×13 pan
  • Press lightly into an even layer

6. Finish

  • Drizzle with melted chocolate or peanut butter if desired
  • Let set 30–45 minutes, then slice

🔥 Tips:

  • Don’t press too hard → keeps them soft, not dense
  • Slightly cool before adding candy so you get chunks, not melt
  • Grease your hands or spatula to avoid sticking

😍 Next-Level Variations:

  • 🍪 Add crushed Oreos for crunch
  • 🥨 Mix in pretzels for sweet-salty
  • 🍫 Use half chocolate cereal for extra richness

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