Payday Rice Krispie Treats

A salty-sweet treat inspired by PayDay candy bars. Now with candy corn for a festive, nostalgic kick. Perfect for fall or anytime you’re craving a chewy, crunchy, peanutty snack

Yields: 12-16 bars
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Special Equipment: large sauce pan and 9x13 pan

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter

• ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

• 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows (about 5½ cups)

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal

• 1½ cups salted dry roasted peanuts

• 1 to 1½ cups candy corn

• Optional: ½ cup caramel chips or soft caramels (for drizzle or layering)

Directions

1. Prep pan: Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.

2. Melt base: In a large saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.

3. Combine: Remove from heat. Stir in Rice Krispies, 1 cup peanuts, and 1 cup candy corn. Mix quickly until coated.

4. Press: Transfer to pan and press gently with greased spatula or parchment paper.

5. Top: While warm, sprinkle remaining peanuts and candy corn on top, pressing lightly.

6. Optional drizzle: Melt caramel chips or caramels with 1–2 tsp cream or milk; drizzle over top.

7. Cool: Let set 30 minutes at room temperature. Slice into bars and enjoy.