Description
A festive twist on the classic rice cereal treat, adding creamy peanut butter for a salty-sweet balance and a firmer texture for spooky decorations.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white candy melts for decorating
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a large pot over low heat until fully liquid.
- Stir in peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add marshmallows and stir constantly over low heat until completely melted.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the crisped rice cereal until every piece is coated in the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down lightly with a greased spatula.
- Allow the treats to set for 30 minutes, then cut into squares and decorate with melted candy melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American