Peanut Butter Cookie Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 ounces marshmallow cream
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the marshmallow cream and stir until melted and smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar.
5. Add the peanut butter mixture to the Rice Krispie mixture and stir to combine.
6. If desired, stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Press the mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish and let cool before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving, about 10 squares)

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 10g (6g saturated)
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 105mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g (2g fiber, 24g sugar)
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy and gooey texture
• Rich and nutty peanut butter flavor
• Sweet and satisfying
• Easy to make and fun to serve
• Suitable for American taste

User Comments:

• "These are the best Rice Krispie Treats I've ever had! The peanut butter flavor is perfect."
• "My kids loved these treats! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious."
• "I added chocolate chips to mine and they were even better!"
• "These are a great snack or dessert for parties or potlucks."
• "I highly recommend these Peanut Butter Cookie Rice Krispie Treats. They're sure to be a hit!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh marshmallows for best results.
• Be careful not to overcook the marshmallows, or the treats will be too hard.
• If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more Rice Krispies cereal.
• Let the treats cool completely before cutting into squares, or they will fall apart.