Chrissy Teigen's Gooey Rice Krispies Treats Contain One Very Special Ingredient: Peanut Butter Chips

Once again, Chrissy Teigen has elevated the deliciousness of one of our favorite childhood sweets, and this time it’s her epic Rice Krispies treats! The Cravings cookbook author recently took to Instagram with her daughter, Luna, to share her secret recipe, which basically follows the original Kellogg’s Rice Krispies treats recipe, but with a few important twists.

Secret number one: use half the amount of cereal to make the squares extra gooey and stretchy. Secret number two: Chrissy uses more than the recommended three tablespoons of butter. Although she doesn’t say exactly how much, we can guess it’s anywhere from four to five tablespoons. Secret number three: save a portion of marshmallows for the end to add to the gooey, sticky texture. And bonus secret number four: Luna adds a very special ingredient — peanut butter chips — to top it all off. Is your mouth watering yet?!

Along with these hacks, Chrissy stresses not to press the treats into the pan when you transfer the mixture from the pot. Doing so will flatten the squares and take away from their fluffy texture and taste. Keep reading for Chrissy’s recipe for gooey and stretchy Rice Krispies treats!

Notes

Chrissy doesn’t note the exact number of peanut butter chips she uses for the recipe, so just base your measurements on how much peanut butter flavor you want.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 oz.) marshmallows
3 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Directions

Melt butter over low heat in a large pot. Add almost all of the marshmallows (save about two handfuls for later!) and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Add cereal and stir until fully incorporated. Add leftover marshmallows and peanut butter chips. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Spray a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray. Using a buttered spatula, transfer mixture from the pot to the coated pan. Do NOT press into the pan!
Let it cool for about 10-to-15 minutes. Cut into squares and enjoy immediately! They’re best if served within the same day.