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These peanut butter candy corn rice krispie treats are a favorite of mine. Chewy, gooey, and perfect for Halloween! Plus, peanut butter and candy corn are a match made in heaven.
In general,I think rice krispie treats rank pretty high up on the list of most fabulous desserts. They are chewy and gooey and crispy, all in one bite. They are highly versatile– you can really add just about anything you want. I’ve loved making krispies with Biscoff (omg,so good), toasted marshmallows (instead of microwave melted), with , and with butterscotch chips and Butterfingers!
You also have tons of options when it comes to the kind of cereal you use. You’re not at all restricted to just plain rice krispies cereal! You can uses cocoa krispies (like I did in these Turtle Rice Krispie Treats), or Reese’s Puffs, or Cheerios just to name a few. You can even skip the traditional marshmallow coatingand just melt downThree Musketeers bars instead!
Today we’re getting a little crazy and shaking up the rice krispies game a little by adding peanut butter and CANDY CORN!
You already knowabout how peanut butter and candy corn go together like cookies and milk, right? Right?? Because they do. And if you’ve never experimented with flavor duo before, you must start today! In fact, try out my homemade Butterfingers recipe made using PB and candy corn. It’s seriously so much fun.
But back to rice krispie treats: peanut butter and candy corn make aphenomenal rice krispie treat. All you have to do is sub in peanut butter where you would normally use butter in a typical rice krispies treat recipe. And then mix in a handful or two of candy corn before you press it in the pan to set up.
Easy peasy! And seriously so good.
The winning combination of chewy candy corn with crispy cereal and gooey marshmallows just can’t be beat. Forget trick or treating candy, let’s hand out rice krispie treats instead!!
PS- these work for Thanksgiving too! I always see cute Thanksgiving colored candy corn hanging around stores after Halloween, so be sure to pick up a bag this year for your November rice krispie treats ☺️.
A fun and festive treat perfect for the Halloween season. These Peanut Butter Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make, delightfully crunchy, and have a sweet and slightly salty flavor from the combination of marshmallows, peanut butter, and candy corn.
Ingredients
6 Cups Rice Krispies cereal
10 ounces mini marshmallows
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup candy corn
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Reduce heat to low, and stir in peanut butter until well combined.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Immediately add Rice Krispies cereal and gently stir until all of the cereal is coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Let the mixture cool for about a minute, then add candy corn and stir again.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a buttered spatula or greased hands, press the mixture firmly into the pan.
If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the treats. Allow the treats to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Serve and enjoy these festive Peanut Butter Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats!
Notes
If the mixture is too sticky to handle, wet your hands with a little bit of water before pressing it into the pan. For an extra festive look, sprinkle some additional candy corn on top after adding the melted chocolate. These treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
“One of the main reasons bodybuilders eat Rice Krispie treats is for the high carbohydrate content. Bodybuilders need to consume adequate carbohydrates to fuel their intense workouts and recover properly. Rice Krispie treats are made from rice cereal, marshmallows, sugar and vegetable oil.
If you want to store them for longer than two days, try freezing them. To Freeze: Allow these gooey Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely and cut them into squares. Freeze in an airtight container, or wrap each square in a piece of plastic wrap and place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
There are a couple of reasons your treats might have come out soggy or too soft. First, your cereal might be too old. Check the expiration and make sure the crispy rice cereal is nice and fresh for the best texture! Second, you may have used too much butter.
Medical News Today, an online health news platform, said that “Rice Krispies Treats make for a suitable pre-workout snack due to their simple carbohydrate content. Carbohydrates are the body's primary fuel source, so eating a high-carb snack before a training session can boost energy and performance.”
Besides the fortified cereal's iron, folate, and B vitamins, the packaged version of Rice Krispie Treats has virtually no nutritional value. It also has too much added sugar which can affect blood sugar. The homemade version is significantly less unhealthy.
You can but I would not recommend it. The marshmallows will clump instead of melting into a nice even goo. Stick to fresh marshmallows for your treats and save the stale ones for a cup of hot chocolate later.
Meghan Splawn, food editor for TheKitchn.com, says that using at least 1/3 cup of condensed milk will give you the desired gooey texture and keep the cereal bars softer longer. You can even go a full 1/2 cup for a creamier flavor.
You may think that classic Kellogg's Brand Rice Krispies are gluten-free because rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, but they are made with malt flavoring. The malt is derived from barley which is a gluten-containing grain. Therefore, they are definitely NOT gluten-free!
What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies Treats? If you put too much butter in rice krispies treats they will become oily, the cereal will soak up the butter and the treats will become soggy, rather than crispy.
Dump the mixture into your pan. Flatten down with your hands (which I suggest either spraying with oil or getting slightly wet first! no sticky hands here!) and let cool. Eat a few before they cool all the way.
Candy, including seasonal treats, can be a surprisingly effective workout fuel, an expert says. Sweets like sour candy or gummies can provide carbs to boost performance and muscle building. After a workout, chocolate bars can kickstart recovery with a blend of carbs and protein.
Cereal: Wheatbix, corn flakes, or any cereal that you enjoy ( keep it reasonably nutritious!). Add some fruit to it to really get you going! Honey in water: A few teaspoons of honey in warm water will digest very quickly and leave you feeling ready to train.
Rice cakes don't necessarily provide tons of lasting energy, but they are exceptionally light and easy to digest. This can be ideal before exercising, particularly for those with sensitive stomachs or who plan to go running or take on another vigorous workout. Top them with some fat and protein to provide satiety.
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