Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Krispie Candy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispie Treats? ›

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.

If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy. Take your time and let the butter and marshmallows melt slowly. Use an 8×8 or slightly smaller pan. Use a small and deep pan if you want thick and chewy rice Krispy treats.

If your butter was too soft or if the peanut butter you're using is too thin, the filling can get a little soft and sticky as you're rolling. The refrigerator can fix that—stop what you're doing and chill the bowl of filling for 15 minutes in the refrigerator before trying again to roll into balls.

They should keep well in an airtight container at a cool room temperature for about 4-5 days. Make sure to separate any layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. To extend the shelf life, you can refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

What about Rice Crispy Treats that have marshmallows in them, are they Haram too? Yes, they also use gelatin from pork. All pig products like pork are Haram (forbidden) for Muslims to eat.

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. Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal.

Don't use old marshmallows.

Most importantly, they don't melt nearly as well. Instead of becoming soft and gooey, they melt into a one giant blob. → Follow this tip: Save the older marshmallows for hot cocoa and s'mores, and pick up a fresh bag of marshmallows to ensure a really great batch of rice krispie treats.

Use more butter (lots more) and brown it to deepen the flavor. Increase the marshmallows and stir in some at the end for extra gooeyness. Add vanilla extract for flavor. Add salt because a little salt makes anything sweet taste so much better.

Recipe Notes

** Any brand is fine, but be sure the cereal you use is fresh. Stale cereal will make for stale-tasting Rice Crispy Treats. To make a half-batch of Rice Crispy Treats, simply divide all ingredients in half and use an 8×8-inch baking pan.

Occasionally, you may find an oily substance at the top of your jar of natural peanut butter. This is the oil separating from the natural peanut butter.

What is this white stuff in my peanut butter? ›

After storing, if your natural peanut butter has a layer of oil at the top, don't worry! That's not a sign of spoilage, but is a natural occurrence as the oil separates. You can easily fix it by stirring the oil back into the peanut butter until you achieve the desired consistency.

Once you've cut up your extra rice crispy treats, stack them in an airtight container. Place a sheet of wax paper in between each layer to keep them from sticking, then seal the top. You can store the container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the treats for up to 6 weeks.

Store chocolate-covered treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days to maintain freshness. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator, as it can make them taste stale. However, you can freeze them if they are heat-sealed in a freezer bag.

How far ahead can I make Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats? These Rice Krispie Treats can be stored for up to 4-5 days at room temperature, so you can make them ahead about 3-4 days.

But one unexpected error bakers can make is adding too much of a good thing, butter. Although butter generally makes it all better, bakers who go overboard with it are dooming their cookies to a greasy and crumbly texture.

Since butter is about 18 percent water, steam is released in those pockets during baking, which helps create flaky layers. Use it in: scones, pie crust, biscuits and crispy cookies.

Use more butter (lots more) and brown it to deepen the flavor. Increase the marshmallows and stir in some at the end for extra gooeyness. Add vanilla extract for flavor. Add salt because a little salt makes anything sweet taste so much better.