Chewy Peanut Butter Krispie treats topped with Candy Corn, Peanuts, and Reese’s Pieces. This adaption of everyone’s favorite childhood treat is here just in time for Halloween!
Love fall baking? Don’t forget to try my favorite Pumpkin Cupcakes or these soft and chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies!
Fun Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
If I’m known for one thing, I hope it’ll be my devotion to creating the Perfect Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.
Everyone makes different fun flavored cupcakes and cookies for different occasions, so why not do the same thing with MY favorite dessert?
These seasonal rice krispies are inspired by the one of my favorite candy bars: Paydays! Anyone else LOVE Payday Candy bars?
The salty peanuts with the chewy marshmallow krispie treats alone is rewarding. But then you add on some candy corn, peanuts and Reese’s pieces, and this is definitely a PayDay dessert!
Need to know how to make Rice Krispie Treats? I’ve got all the tips and tricks for success, plus dozens of ideas!
Ingredient Notes
- Rice cereal – Use puffed rice cereal or substitute other cereals like rice chex or cheerios to mix things up.
- Marshmallows – You’ll add all but 1 cup of the mini marshmallows to the pot to melt. The remaining cup gets folded into the krispie treats for an extra gooey surprise. Tip: Use FRESH marshmallows for best results. Homemade marshmallows are delicious too!
- Peanuts and peanut butter – Dry roasted peanuts are my preference for the topping! For the peanut butter, any creamy variety will work, though sweetened kinds will of course make your rice krispie treats sweeter than if you use natural unsweetened types.
- Candy topping – I used both candy corn and reese’s pieces on top of these treats!
Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1. Melt marshmallows and butter
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add all but 1 cup of the marshmallows and stir constantly over low heat until the marshmallows are totally melted.
STEP 2. Add cereal and peanut butter
Remove the marshmallow mixture from heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter. Add cereal and stir until combined. Fold in remaining mini marshmallows.
STEP 3. Press into pan and top
Pour the peanut butter rice krispie mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Using the butter wrapper (or lightly buttered fingers), gently press the krispies into the pan.
Top the treats with melted peanut butter morsels. Sprinkle with candy, peanuts and candy corn, pressing lightly to make sure they stick to the peanut butter.
STEP 4. Set
Cover the pan with foil and let the krispie treats set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Lift the treats out of the pan in the parchment paper, remove the paper and then cut into squares. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Storing: Store your Peanut Butter Candy Corn Treats at room temperature in a tightly sealed container. They’ll keep about 2 – 3 days tasting fresh and chewy!
- Pressing bars: For soft, chewy bars be sure to NOT press the rice krispie mixture too hard when adding it to the pan. Use light pressure and make sure your fingers are lightly buttered or damp.
- More candy corn: Try our candy corn cupcakes next for a delicious treat!
Recipe FAQs
There are a few common mistakes that can lead to hard, tough Rice Krispie Treats. Make sure to use fresh cereal and marshmallows and keep the heat on low when adding the marshmallows to the butter.
Most importantly, do NOT press too too hard when spreading the treat mixture in the pan! The harder you press, the harder the bars will be.
Big NO! Chilling rice crispy treats will make them hard.
Another no. Some say they have good results with freezing rice krispie treats but I find freezing makes them taste stale and less than appealing.
More Fall Recipes
- PayDay Cookies
- Pumpkin Roll
- Pumpkin Pie Dip
- Payday Caramel Corn
- Pumpkin Bread
- 7 Layer Taco Dip– decorated for Halloween!
Favorite Rice Krispie Treats
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Peanut Butter Candy Corn Krispie Treats
Ingredients
For the krispie treats:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 bag mini marshmallows, divided 16 ounce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
For the topping:
- 1 bag peanut butter morsels, melted 10 ounce
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces
- ½ cup dry roasted peanuts salted
- ½ cup candy corn
Instructions
- Line a 9inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add all but 1 cup of mini marshmallows and turn to low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows are completely melted. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, stirring quickly. Add cereal and stir until combined. Fold in remaining 1 cup mini marshmallows.
- Pour krispie treats into baking dish. Using the butter wrapper (or lightly buttered fingers), gently press the krispies into the pan. DO NOT OVER PRESS, this will lead to dry treats.
- Top the treats with the melted peanut butter morsels. Sprinkle with candy, peanuts and candy corn. Press those into the melted peanut butter. Cover with foil. Allow to set, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from pan, remove parchment paper, and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. ENJOY.
Notes
- There are a few common mistakes that can lead to hard, tough Rice Krispie Treats. Make sure to use fresh cereal and marshmallows and keep the heat on low when adding the marshmallows to the butter.Most importantly, do NOT press too too hard when spreading the treat mixture in the pan! The harder you press, the harder the bars will be.
- Do rice krispie treats need to be refrigerated? Big NO! Chilling rice crispy treats will make them hard.
- Can you freeze rice krispy treats? Another no. Some say they have good results with freezing rice krispie treats but I find freezing makes them taste stale and less than appealing.
Nutrition
Peanut Butter Candy Corn Rice Krispies take two of my favorite foods–Payday bars and Rice Krispie Treats–and combine them in one unbelievable dessert bar.
My kids really loved this treats! We will make it again for Halloween!
Such a fun Halloween treat to make. So easy to make and yummy! Great for the kids.
You’re killing me with this, it looks SO tempting 😉 I love candy corn and reeses pieces!!!
These look great! I tried making my own Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats, but wasn’t happy with how they turned out. Will definitely have to try yours, instead! I have a feeling the PB would help to cut the extra sweetness from the candy corn!
These look amazing!! Love the peanut butter addition.
Thanks Jamielyn! They’re truly addicting!
Can your recipes BE any more amazing?! I think not! I LOVE the combination of honey roasted peanuts and candy corn ever since you gals told me about it last year! Obsessed. I need these puffy marshmallow treats in my life!
These look so colorful and fun! I’m sure they taste delish as well, don’t they? :–)
I have not made crispie treats in for ever. I know the last time I did though it had tons of peanut butter 🙂 That caramel corn looks fantastic!!
What fun krispie treats! Love all the flavors and textures!
Thanks Jessica (and thanks for the tweet!)
Ooh, love these photos and LOVE this flavor combo! Pb and candy corn is the perfect Halloween bar!
I’ll gladly take any leftovers you might have, Aimee! 🙂
Leftovers? On Krispie Treats? Do you even know me at all…hehehehe!!!!
Peanut butter rice krispies with my new favorite snack mix…yup, I’m lovin’ it!!!!
Since I crave something salty or sweet every single day, a pan of these treats would go very, very quickly! We need to get together for lunch, I’ll bring the sandwiches you bring the treats!
Sounds like a great plan!
I bet these taste FANTASTIC! I love the taste of candy corn and peanut butter… and when does a rice krispie treat not taste good 🙂 I so NEED to start shopping too 🙂
Yeah, it’s a great combo of flavors in one bite!
I love all the flavors in these Rice Krispie Treats. I used to listen to Christmas music this early, but this year I’m trying to wait just a little longer.
It keeps me from pulling out the decorations too early!! I can do any of the “snowy” songs yet…not ready for WHITE.
Love this combination, Aimee! These look so fun and delicious.
Thanks Marcie! I love payday candy bars, so this version of RKT was meant to be 🙂
I love RKTreats. And with PB. And with CANDY corn!! And Reese’s. This is my dream dessert. Old school marshmallows/cereal bars/nobake stuff – with PB, yep, my heaven 🙂
I swear anytime I post something overloaded with peanut butter I think of you 🙂
I could go for a rice Krispy treat snack right about now! This looks delish!
Anytime is a good time for a krispie treat snack 🙂
ADORABLE krispie treats + pb=yummy!!!!
Now that’s the kind of math I enjoy Kayle!