Salted Peanut Krispies

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No-bake Krispies made with marshmallow, peanut butter, butter, and salt. Takes 50 minutes, including chilling, and serves 12-16.
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Updated on Sun, 11 May 2025 15:21:35 GMT
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This no-cook spin on traditional Rice Krispies squares combines smooth peanut butter and delicate sea salt for that irresistible sweet-meets-salty bite.

Must-Have Ingredients:

  • Smooth peanut butter: Gives creaminess
  • New marshmallows: Makes the gooey texture
  • Rice Krispies cereal: Adds the snap
  • Good butter: Makes them tender
  • Chunky sea salt: Cuts the sweetness
  • Real vanilla: Boosts the taste

Step-by-Step Guide:

Make Foundation
Combine butter with peanut butter till melted
Put marshmallows in bit by bit
Mix until everything's blended
Take off the heat
Blend Everything
Pour cereal in small amounts
Mix softly until covered
Don't mix too much
Move fast
Shape Squares
Push into oiled dish
Don't press too hard
Keep them fluffy
Sprinkle salt while still warm
Let Set and Slice
Rest for 30 minutes
Cut using oiled knife
Make squares the same size
Eat right away
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Keeping Them Fresh:

Counter: 3 days Fridge: 1 week Freezer: 2 months if wrapped properly

Tasty Combos:

They taste amazing with cold milk or a hot cup of coffee.

Pro Tricks:

  • Oil your hands before pressing
  • Watch the heat carefully
  • Slice while slightly warm
  • Keep in sealed container
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Salty Peanut Krispies

Peanut butter Rice Krispies made tastier with marshmallow and salt. Super quick and works like magic for any gathering.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
50 Minutes

Category: Sweet Comfort

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 16 Servings (16 squares)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base Ingredients

01 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
02 10 oz marshmallows (mini or regular)
03 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
04 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (use regular or natural)
06 1/2 cup unsalted butter

→ Topping

07 Optional: flaky salt to sprinkle on top

Instructions

Step 01

Coat a 9×13-inch pan lightly with butter or a bit of cooking spray, then set it aside.

Step 02

Use medium heat to melt butter and peanut butter in a large pot, stirring until the mixture is nice and smooth. Toss in the marshmallows and stir constantly until it’s all melted together.

Step 03

Turn off the heat and mix in fine sea salt and the vanilla extract to taste.

Step 04

Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into your pot. Stir gently so everything gets coated evenly.

Step 05

Move the mixture into the pan you prepped earlier, patting it down softly using either oiled hands or a spatula coated with grease.

Step 06

While the mixture’s still warm, sprinkle some flaky salt on top if you’d like.

Step 07

Leave the treats out at room temperature for about half an hour to cool down. Cut them into squares and dig in!

Notes

  1. Don’t press the mixture too hard into the pan, or the treats might end up too dense and tough.
  2. Feel like spicing things up? Add melted chocolate on top or swap for chunky peanut butter.
  3. Want these gluten-free? Look for certified gluten-free Rice Krispies.

Tools You'll Need

  • A 9x13-inch pan for shaping
  • Big pot to mix everything together
  • Spatula for smoothing and stirring

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Made with peanuts
  • Includes dairy (butter)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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