Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

Ingredients:

For the Squares:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows

• 5 cups crispy rice cereal

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Lightly grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

4. Allow the mixture to cool for 3–5 minutes so the marshmallows won't melt completely.

Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts if desired.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Slice into squares and serve.

5. Fold in the mini marshmallows and crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.

6. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish using a lightly greased spatula.

7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

8. Spread or drizzle the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the bars.

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