Chewy Peanut Butter Rice Crispies

Chewy Peanut Butter Rice Crispies are a classic no-bake dessert with a soft, chewy texture that stays fresh longer than traditional rice crispy treats. Made with peanut butter, marshmallows, and crispy rice cereal, these bars are easy to prepare and perfect for parties, bake sales, or everyday treats.

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Chewie Peanut Butter Rice Crispies

Soft and chewy peanut butter rice crispy treats made with marshmallows and crispy rice cereal. An easy no-bake dessert that stays tender.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 2 cups peanut butter creamy or chunk, depending on preference
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
• 12 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1-2 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Instructions

• Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.

  In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter. Stir until melted and smooth.

  Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

  Pour the mixture over the crispy rice cereal and stir until evenly coated.

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Lightly spray the back of a spatula or pancake turner with cooking spray and gently press the mixture into an even layer.

  If using chocolate chips, melt them and spread evenly over the top.

  Allow to cool until set. For quicker setting, place the pan in the refrigerator briefly.

  Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

• Press the mixture gently to keep the bars soft and chewy.

  Wrapping bars individually helps maintain freshness longer.

  Store covered at room temperature for best texture.