Description
Delightfully chewy and packed with peanut butter flavor, these No Bake Peanut Butter Puffs Bars come together quickly using peanut butter puffs cereal, melted marshmallows, and creamy peanut butter. Topped with chopped peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces, these bars are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert without heating up the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 10 oz large marshmallows
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 7 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Puffs Cereal
Toppings
- 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick spray and set aside. This ensures that your bars will release easily after they set.
- Melt base ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, marshmallows, and creamy peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Combine with cereal: Mix the Reese’s Peanut Butter Puffs cereal into the melted mixture until all pieces are thoroughly coated with the marshmallow-peanut butter blend.
- Add candies: Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces to evenly distribute the toppings throughout the mixture.
- Press mixture into pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Use a spatula sprayed lightly with non-stick spray to press down the mixture evenly and firmly.
- Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan at room temperature before cutting them into squares for serving.
Notes
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter, but the texture may vary slightly.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan helps the bars hold together better once set.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt or vanilla extract to the melted mixture.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake peanut butter bars, peanut butter puffs bars, Reese's peanut butter bars, no bake dessert, peanut butter marshmallow bars
