10ouncesmarshmallows(about 40 regular or 6 cups mini)
½cupsmooth peanut butter (well stirred)
5cupsRice Krispies cereal
1cupjam or jelly
Instructions
Line your baking pan with non-stick foil or parchment paper, or grease with butter or cooking spray..
Place the cereal in a large, greased bowl.
For the stove-top method, place the butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat. Begin to melt. Add the marshmallows and melt about 75%, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir well until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture smooth.
For the microwave method, place the butter, peanut butter, and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and let sit in the microwave for 1 minute. Remove and stir very well until smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 15 seconds.
Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir well until evenly coated.
Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan.
Let cool 10 minutes.
Spread the jam over the treats.
Top with the remaining cereal treats.
Let set well, 1 to 2 hours, before cutting into squares.
Notes
For larger treats, prepare the above with these amounts, and press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
6 tablespoons salted butter
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
16 ounces marshmallows
7 ½ cups rice crispy cereal
1 ½ cups jam
Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for a week.
Keyword peanut butter and jelly rice krispie treats