Viral Reese’s Krispies (Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Clusters)
These Reese’s Krispies are crunchy, gooey peanut butter cereal clusters loaded with chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups! Made with no marshmallows and no baking, these irresistible little treats come together in just 10 minutes, plus cooling time!
This was one of the very first recipes to go viral on Pinterest for Oh Sweet Basil, bringing in millions of views! And all these years later, I still can’t get over how ridiculously good they are. That sweet, sticky peanut butter coating mixed with crispy cereal and chunks of Reese’s?! OH MY GOODNESS.
We originally made these to use up leftover Halloween candy, but trust me, you’re going to want them all year long!
QUICK LOOK
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes, plus cooling
- Difficulty: Easy
- Texture: Crunchy, chewy and gooey with chunks of chocolate and peanut butter cups
- Perfect For: Parties, potlucks, holiday treats and leftover Halloween candy
Why You’ll Love These Reese’s Krispies
- Chocolate + Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips and chunks of Reese’s in every bite. Need I say more?!
- No Marshmallows Needed: A sweet peanut butter coating holds everything together for a perfectly chewy, crunchy treat.
- Perfect for Sharing: These little clusters are easy to grab for parties, potlucks or an after-school treat!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Sugar: Sweetens the peanut butter coating and helps the clusters hold together.
- Corn Syrup: Creates that sticky, chewy texture that holds everything together. Use light corn syrup.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: The rich, peanut buttery base of the recipe! A conventional creamy peanut butter is the most reliable choice for a smooth mixture.
- Salt: Just a pinch balances all that sweetness.
- Rice Krispies Cereal: Adds the perfect light, crispy crunch.
- Chocolate Chips: Add little pockets of chocolate throughout the clusters.
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: The best part! Chop them into chunks so you get chocolate and peanut butter in every bite.
How to Make Reese’s Krispies
- Melt: In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, corn syrup and creamy peanut butter until smooth and combined.
- Add the Cereal: Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the salt and Rice Krispies until completely coated.
- Add the Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips. They’ll soften slightly in the warm peanut butter mixture.
- Add the Reese’s: Wait about 1 minute, then gently fold in the chopped peanut butter cups so some of the chunks stay intact.
- Scoop: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the sheet.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the clusters cool until they hold together, then DEVOUR!
PRO TIP: Have your cereal, chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s ready before you start heating the peanut butter mixture. Once it’s melted, you’ll want to work quickly before everything starts setting up!
Tips for the Best Reese’s Krispies
- Don’t Overcook: Heat the sugar mixture just until smooth and combined. Cooking it too long can make the clusters hard.
- Use Regular Peanut Butter: Natural peanut butter can separate and change the texture.
- Keep the Reese’s in Chunks: Let the mixture cool slightly before gently folding in the candy.
- Scoop Quickly: The mixture thickens as it cools, so don’t wait too long to portion it.
- Let Them Set: Allow the clusters to cool completely so they hold together.
How to Store Reese’s Krispies
Room Temperature: Store Reese’s Krispies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Place parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking together.
Refrigerator: Refrigeration isn’t necessary, but you can store them in the fridge if your kitchen is warm. Just know they’ll become firmer when chilled. Let them sit at room temperature before serving for the best chewy texture.
Make Ahead: These are perfect for making a day before a party or potluck! Just keep them tightly covered until you’re ready to serve.
All these years later, I still get so excited about these Reese’s Krispies! There’s just something about that crunchy cereal, gooey peanut butter and little chunks of Reese’s that keeps us coming back for more. One batch never lasts long at our house!
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Reese’s Krispies
These Reese's Krispies are crunchy, chewy peanut butter cereal clusters loaded with chocolate chips and chopped Reese's peanut butter cups! Made with just 7 ingredients, no marshmallows and no baking, they're an easy treat perfect for parties and leftover Halloween candy.
Course 500+ Best Dessert Recipes
Keyword dessert, halloween, peanut butter, peanut butter cups, reeses, rice krispies
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 24
Calories 227kcal
Author Carrian Cheney
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Corn Syrup
- 1 ⅓ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 4 ¼ Cup Rice Krispies
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
- 6 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups chopped
In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter until smooth and evenly combined.
1 Cup Sugar, 1 Cup Corn Syrup, 1 ⅓ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
Remove from heat.
Quickly add the salt and cereal and stir to combine thoroughly.
1 Pinch Salt, 4 ¼ Cup Rice Krispies
Add the chocolate chips and stir again.
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
Wait about 1 min and add the candy, quickly folding the mixture together so as to not smash up the candy.
6 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop rounded tablespoons onto the sheet.
Let cool and devour!
Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Serving: 1cluster | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg