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    • Peanut Butter Treats™

    Prep Time: • Total Time: • Servings: 12 Mom Rating:
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    Everyday Recipes - Classic dessert made with real peanut butter

    You won't mind if these peanut-buttery squares stick to the roof of your mouth. They're a wholesome autumn snack you and your kids will love.
    Ingredients

    (Nutrition Information)

    • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
    • 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
    • - OR -
    • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
    • 1/2 cup peanut butter
    • 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
    • Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
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      Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

      As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

      To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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    1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted. 2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
    3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.


    MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
    In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add peanut butter, stirring until combined. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.


    Note

    For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
    1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
    Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
    Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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    comments-2927. I love peanut butter treats. The only thing is, to me, just like peanut butter cookies, you can never really taste the peanut butter. There's always a weak peanut butter flavor. So I usually add just a tad bit more. 1/4 cup or so, or I add some peanut butter chips to liven up that taste! Yummy and good for ya! :)

    Shae, IL – Posted: 10-22-2009, 08:46 AM

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    comments-13. I made this recipe with Nutella instead of peanut butter for a family get-together. They loved them so much, it's the only dish I'm ever allowed to bring anymore!

    Mom-o-3, California – Posted: 09-30-2008, 01:30 PM

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    comments-3007. This reciepe is also very good when made with Coco Krispies in place of the regular Rice Kirspies. Do becareful if you melt the marshmallow and butter in the microwave. They need to to in a VERY LARGE microwave safe bowl or they will bubble over the bowl and get all over the microwave. It's a mess to clean up. Trust me on this. :)

    Jane, OK – Posted: 10-24-2009, 01:51 PM

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    comments-6139. when i made this recipe the first time, the treats were very hard and dry. i remade it but changed the recipe. i used a whole bag of mini marshmellows( ruffly 6 cups), 4 T spoons of butter, 5 cups of cereal and 1/2 cup of pb. i found that it tasted a lot better(: enjoy!

    Gwyn, – Posted: 04-16-2011, 10:57 AM

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    comments-941. The smell of peanut butter rice krispie treats brings me back to childhood- my mom wanted to add some protein to the treat to make it healthier. Now, I make them for my kids. I can't even eat a plain one! I was so disappointed when my favorite only had one heart next to it- so this mom wants to review it an give it 5 star review!

    Stephanie, NY – Posted: 01-06-2009, 11:24 PM

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    comments-3653. When I make these I either melt buttscotch chips across the bottom or stir in some butterscotch chips. You can't tell if you taste the PB or Butterscotch but it is a perfect blend! Making some now as a matter of a fact!

    Victoria, WA – Posted: 12-14-2009, 03:04 AM

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    comments-3431. When I was in college 30 years ago, we made rice krispie treats every night in the dining hall using the microwave. But we used COCOA krispies with the peanut butter! Oh, those are still my favorites!

    Kim, WA – Posted: 11-25-2009, 09:30 AM

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    comments-3411. I love the tasty peanut butter rice krispie treat, and I don't even like peanut butter.

    Alice, – Posted: 11-24-2009, 05:43 AM

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    comments-6981. I put melted chocolate chips over the top every body knows peanutbutter and chocolate go hand in hand excellant

    Mary, MI – Posted: 12-09-2011, 08:36 AM

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    comments-1401. This is the only way I make Krispie Treats. They are the best.

    Robyn, ND – Posted: 03-20-2009, 01:00 AM

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    comments-6608. Yummy, but didnt have enough marshmallow to mix all the krispies...Mixed and mixed, ended up with extra cereal at bottom of bowl. About 1/2 cup or so....Would still make again.

    Robin, FL – Posted: 09-11-2011, 04:11 AM

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    comments-20071329553038002. Its ok! I guess added too much peanut butter.

    null, undefined – Posted: 02-18-2012, 02:17 AM

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    comments-20071358734561272. I have not tried this particular recipe, but ALWAYS make ONE part peanut butter, ONE part Karo or white syrup, and Kellog's Rice Krispies. My kids love it.

    margo, CO – Posted: 01-20-2013, 08:16 PM

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    comments-20071365159751984. TOOOOO delicious.....

    lakshmi, MA – Posted: 04-05-2013, 06:02 AM

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    comments-20071329546946660. This is very tasty.

    pranu, IL – Posted: 02-18-2012, 12:35 AM

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    comments-20071364168104464. My Mother use to make rice crispy treats but it was with karo, brown sugar and peanut butter and no marsh mallows. I was wondering if you had the recipe?

    glenda, AL – Posted: 03-24-2013, 06:35 PM

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    comments-20071329546988400. Tasty Recipe..yummy

    Shannu, OH – Posted: 02-18-2012, 12:36 AM

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    comments-6670. I like the idea of using the Nutells, but how much should I use.

    Idadell, WI – Posted: 09-29-2011, 11:09 PM

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