Heavenly Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients

1/4 cup (equivalent to 4 tablespoons) of unsalted butter

1 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows (roughly around 5 cups)

1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter

A hearty 6 cups of Rice Krispie cereal

About 1 1/3 cups (or an 8-ounce bag) of chocolate chips

Lastly, don’t forget 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1:

Initiate your baking endeavor by tenderly greasing a 9×13-inch pan with butter or a dash of non-stick cooking spray.

This is our insurance against stickiness!

Step 2:

In the welcoming warmth of a large saucepan, allow the unsalted butter, mini marshmallows, and peanut butter to coalesce into a delicious melange.

Keep the flame low, and your stirring gentle.

Patience is our secret ingredient here.

Step 3:

As soon as they’ve intertwined into a harmonious blend, bid the heat adieu.

It’s now time to introduce the Rice Krispies to the mix, stir until every piece is covered with our marshmallow-peanut butter concoction.

Step 4:

Now comes the pressing task.

Gently persuade the combined mixture into your prepped pan.

A friendly piece of advice: a spritz of non-stick cooking spray on your hands can be your best ally against the sticky situation!

Step 5:

Now, let’s awaken the chocolate.

House the chocolate chips in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and provide them with a series of 45-second holidays in the microwave. We’re using medium power here, not high or standard. Stir in between each session to ensure they melt uniformly.

Step 6:

As the chocolate chips surrender to the warmth and start melting, stir them until they’ve become a luscious river of chocolate.

It’s now time for the vegetable oil to dive in, ensuring our chocolate attains a glossy sheen.

Step 7:

With elegance, cascade this glossy chocolate river over the awaiting bars.

Allow nature to do its work as it hardens at room temperature – roughly a waiting game of 2 hours.

Step 8:

With a sharp knife, carve out neat squares, and don’t forget to house any remaining ones in an airtight container at room temperature.

And there you have it, a step-by-step guide to creating your own heavenly Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats.

Happy baking!

Notes

To make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats that are gluten-free you’ll need to make tweaks to the ingredients:

Rice Krispie Cereal: Traditional Rice Krispies contain malt flavoring derived from barley, which has gluten. Instead look for gluten rice cereal options, like Nature’s Path or One Degree Organics.

Peanut Butter: Most peanut butter brands are naturally free of gluten. It’s an idea to double-check the label to ensure no gluten-containing additives are present.

Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, and Vegetable Oil: These ingredients typically don’t contain gluten. It’s always wise to review the labels and ensure they aren’t processed in facilities that handle wheat products. This will help avoid any cross-contamination.

Butter: Butter is naturally devoid of gluten.

Keep in mind that when you’re following a diet it’s essential to read product labels diligently since manufacturers can alter their recipes or production methods unexpectedly.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 square