If you're looking for a quick and easy treat, these Peanut Butter Oreo Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for you! With swirls of creamy peanut butter, and little pops of crunchy cookie, these rice krispies are sure to be your new go-to treat!
Rice Krispie treats are some of my favorite treats to make because you can whip them up in less than thirty minutes, they're easy to transport and are a total crowd-pleaser!
The options for for rice krispie treats are literally endless! So if you're a fan like I am, you should definitely check out my Fruity Funfetti Treats!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oreo Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make and perfect for popping into lunch boxes or just quick treats to eat on the go!
Rice Krispie Treats
Making Rice Krispies are so easy, you'll want to have a batch every week! The main basics are rice cereal, butter, and marshmallows. I like to add a little splash of vanilla to help infuse the treats with a little bit more sweetness, but that's optional!
After those basics, you can experiment with whatever flavors and add-ins you like best! You can add candies, chocolates, use flavored marshmallows, use different cereals. That's part of the fun of these treats!
Peanut Butter
I love the slightly saltiness that the peanut butter adds in these treats! If you have a nut allergy, you can always use a different nut butter!
I would recommend staying away from an organic nut butter for this recipe. Some organic nut butters can have more of an oilier consistency which could throw off the marshmallow mixture! Try to pick a nut butter with a thicker consistency!
Ingredients
- Rice Cereal
- Butter
- Mini Marshmallows
- Vanilla
- Peanut Butter
- Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
See recipe below for all the details!
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a large saucepan, add butter, vanilla, peanut butter, and marshmallows. Leave some marshmallows in the bag to add later.
- Step 2: Add rice cereal and oreos to a large bowl.
- Step 3: Pour melted marshmallows into the rice cereal, along with remaining marshmallows.
- Step 4: Pour into a square pan to let firm up.
Hint: If the marshmallow mixture is getting too sticky, spray some nonstick spray on the spatula!
Variations and Substitutions
Rice Krispie Treats are meant to be fun! Play around with a few different variations below!
- Candy Crazy - instead of chopped cookies, add your favorite chocolate peanut butter candies!
- Sweet and salty - add some chopped peanuts to the top for a little extra crunch!
- White Chocolate- for another bit of sweetness, add some white chocolate chips in to pair with the sandwich cookies!
If you're looking for another seasonal option, try out these Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats!
Equipment
Square Pan - The size of the pan dictates the size of the rice krispies! I prefer to have thicker treats, so I like to use either an 8 or a 9-inch square pan! If you're trying to make more treats, you can use a 9x13 rectangular pan!
Parchment Paper - This helps remove the rice krispie treats after they've firmed up! I like to use a piece that's longer than the pan so I have little edges to pull up the rice krispie treats!
Nonstick Spray - The marshmallow mixture can get pretty sticky, so it's always good to have some non-stick spray to use on your spatula when you're stirring everything together!
Top tip
I like to get everything prepped and ready before I start melting the marshmallows! Have your pan lined with parchment paper, all your ingredients together! Once you add the cereal to the marshmallow mixture, you want to act quick before the mixture starts to harden!
Storage
- Room Temperature - In an airtight container, these treats should last about 4-5 days!
FAQ
I haven't tested another kind of nut butter, but it should work the same! If you notice the mixture is a little bit thinner, just add more rice cereal!
Absolutely! I just like using the mini because I think they melt down quicker, and I like having extra marshmallows to put in the rice krispie treats!
Cheers!
-Holly Michelle
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Peanut Butter Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 4 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Bag Mini Marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ cup Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Chocolate Sandwich Cookies crushed
Instructions
- To a large saucepan, add butter, vanilla, and peanut butter. Pour in about ¾'s of the bag of marshmallows, leaving about a cup to add in later.4 tablespoons Butter, 1 Bag Mini Marshmallows, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, ½ cup Peanut Butter
- While the marshmallows are melting, crush up the chocolate cookies.1 cup Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
- Once the marshmallows are fully melted, add in the rice cereal and remaining marshmallows.4 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- When the rice cereal is almost fully mixed in, add in crushed chocolate cookies.
- Add mixture to a parchment-lined square pan. Press down gently on top to get a nice flat surface.
- Add a few more cookies to the top, then let harden at room temperature for about an hour.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
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