How to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Rice krispie treats are as much an American past-time as macaroni and cheese and hots dogs. The simplicity of this tasty treat along with its kid-favorite appeal is much to be desired. The traditional rice krispie treat has been reworked into a million different concoctions from chocolate treats to holiday cut-outs. A family favorite is the peanut butter and butterscotch flavored rice krispie. These peanut butter treats are as sweet and rich as a candy bar. Their flavor is so intoxicating, in fact, that you may have to hide them away or they’ll disappear before you’ve had a chance to try one for yourself.

Things You'll Need

• 1C Karo (or other brand corn syrup)
• 1C Sugar
• 1C Peanut butter
• 6C Rice Krispies
• 1C Chocolate chips
• 1C Butterscotch chips

Instructions

1. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan and set aside.

2. Heat Karo and sugar until a slow boil. Once it begins to boil, immediately remove from heat, so as not to burn.

3. Add the peanut butter to Karo and sugar mixture and mix until the peanut butter has melted and combined with the liquid.

4. Add Rice Krispies and mix well. Immediately pour the Rice Krispies mixture into the greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

5. Combine the chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave until melted. Be sure to melt the chips slowly, checking them often, so they’re properly tempered and will spread properly.

6. Spread the melted chocolate over the cooling bars. Place in a cool dry place until the bars have set. Cut and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• When pressing the Rice Krispies into the pan, butter your hands or a spatula for ease in spreading and to keep them mixture from sticking.

• Once you remove the heated Karo and sugar from the stove, work quickly, because the cooler it gets the less pliable it will be.

• Make sure to temper the chips slowly. DO NOT leave them in the microwave for longer than 20 minutes at a time during melting.