Name: Fluffer-Nutter Treats
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 10 ounces (283 grams) marshmallows (10-ounce); 1 cup peanut butter chips , divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal; 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts , chopped

Why This Recipe Works

We tweaked the cereal-to-marshmallow ratio our original Double Fluffer-Nutter Treats to produce creamier, richer treats, and added a bit of vanilla extract and salt (both missing from the original recipe) for flavor. For thicker, more substantial squares, we patted the mixture into an 8-inch square pan instead of the usual 13- by 9-inch pan. To incorporate the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, we stirred in dry-roasted peanuts. For even more peanut butter flavor, we melted peanut butter chips with the butter and marshmallows and drizzled melted peanut butter chips on top.

Before You Begin

Do not use mini marshmallows here.

Instructions

Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing excess foil to hang over pan edges. Grease foil. Melt butter in large pot over low heat. Add marshmallows, 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 8 minutes; stir in vanilla.

Off heat, stir in Rice Krispies and peanuts until incorporated. Scrape mixture into prepared pan and press into bottom and corners with greased spatula. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.

Microwave remaining 1/2 cup peanut butter chips in bowl at 50 percent power until melted, about 1 minute. Drizzle melted peanut butter chips over cooled treats. Allow peanut butter drizzle to cool, about 15 minutes. Using foil overhang, lift treats from pan. Cut into squares. Serve.