Peanut Butter Crispies Recipe

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Peanut Butter Crispies Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 25, 2024

These Peanut Butter Crispies are a tasty and easy-to-make treat that both kids and adults will love. Made with creamy peanut butter and crispy rice cereal, these sweet and crunchy squares are perfect for snacking or dessert. You can whip up a batch in no time, and they are great for parties or potlucks. Enjoy the delicious combination of peanut butter and crisp rice in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a large pot, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Add the crispy rice cereal to the pot and mix until the cereal is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, using the back of a spoon or spatula to evenly spread and firmly pack the mixture.
  5. Let the crispies cool completely in the dish before cutting into squares or bars.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Peanut butter was first introduced to the American market in the early 1900s.
  • Crispy rice cereal was invented by Kellogg's in the late 1920s.
  • Peanut Butter Crispies are a popular treat at bake sales and school fundraisers.