These peanut butter Rice Krispies are chewy, peanut buttery, and ridiculously delicious with a layer of chocolate on top.

For ingredients, you’ll need:

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 10-oz bag mini marshmallows or 5 cups
½ cup peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispie cereal (or whatever generic brand works too)
I prefer using mini marshmallows because they melt more easily – but if you only have large ones, 1 cup of mini marshmallows is equal to 8 large ones (so you’d need 40 total for the recipe). To use marshmallow cream, one 7 oz jar is equal to 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows.

Pro Tip: For extra gooey Rice Krispie Treats – only use 5 ½ cups Rice Krispies in this recipe.

I typically make these on the stovetop. But you can also use your microwave to melt together the butter, peanut butter and marshmallows.

TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS IN THE MICROWAVE, HERE’S HOW:
Add the butter and marshmallows to a large heat-proof bowl.
Microwave for 1-minute intervals on medium power, stirring between each until they are both melted.
Stir in the peanut butter.
Then stir in the Rice Krispies.
Press into the pan & allow to harden.

Then a layer of delicious chocolate goes on top. It’s optional – but I don’t think you’ll get any complaints if you add the chocolate