How to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats

This favorite treat enjoyed by many children has changed many times. Since the treats' introduction in 1941 at a girl's campfire bake sale, it was originally called Rice Krispy Squares. With many different ways to make them, one of the most preferred is when Moms make peanut butter Rice Krispy treats. Read on to learn more.

Things You'll Need

• saucepan
• 1 cup Karo syrup
• Margarine
• 1 cup Peanut Butter
• 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• Large spatula
• Buttered knife
• 11-by-9-inch pan

Instructions

1. Boil together in a saucepan 1 cup of white Karo syrup and three tablespoons of margarine. Bring the mixture to a slow boil so as not to scorch it. If you prefer to use butter, use half margarine and half butter since butter burns faster. Use unsalted margarine or butter since the cereal has adequate sodium in it.

2. Turn the heat off from under the mixture, leave the pan on the stove and then stir in the peanut butter. Use creamy peanut butter and not crunchy peanut butter. Creamy offers a smoother texture in the Rice Krispy treats. Choose your favorite peanut butter brand when you make peanut butter Rice Krispy treats.

3. Mix together briefly thoroughly the syrup, butter and peanut butter. Be careful to not over mix as this will dry out the mixture.

4. Fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the syrup, butter and peanut butter mixture using a large spatula.

5. Spread the mixture out flat into an 11-by-9 pan, or a pan of your choice that will allow the mixture to be at least ½ inch high.

6. Allow the Rice Krispy to cool completely before slicing. Slice the treats using a buttered knife. Cut diagonal first then horizontal to achieve squares approximately 2-by-3.

Resources

• Gives various recipes, specifically ones for preschoolers.
• Website that gives information on cooking preschool treats.
• Kellogg's company gives the famous rice krispy treat recipe.