Sissie was the kind of grandmother everyone wished they had, and I was lucky enough to borrow her through my first cousins. During my freshman year of college, I lived with cousins Rob and Laurie, and anytime there was a trip to their home in Vicksburg, Mississippi—whether they went alone or I tagged along—Sissie made sure we never returned empty‑handed. Without fail, she sent us back with a pan of her Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats.
For years I thought the recipe had disappeared with her passing. Then, while digging through my family cookbook, there it was—tucked between handwritten notes and memories. Finding it felt like uncovering a little piece of her again.
It had to be one of the first recipes I documented. Making it brought back the sweetest memories of a wonderful time in my life and an even more wonderful Sissie.
🥜 Sissie's Peanut Butter Krispie Treats
🍴 Servings: 30 servings⏱️ Time: 30 minutes🔥 Calories: 350 calories
🛒 Ingredients
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White Karo Syrup: 2 3/4 cups
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White Sugar:2 2/3 cups
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Peanut Butter: 16 oz
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Vanilla: 1 teaspoon
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Rice Krispies: 24 oz box
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Butter: For greasing the dish
👩🍳 Directions
Based on the typed ingredient card and the original recipe sheet visible in the background photo:
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Prep the Dish: Generously coat a large baking dish or pan with butter to prevent sticking.
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Heat the Base: In a large saucepan, combine the White Karo Syrup and White Sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Mix in Peanut Butter & Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the Peanut Butter and Vanilla until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
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Combine: Place the Rice Krispies cereal into a very large mixing bowl. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently fold until all the cereal is evenly coated.
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Press and Cool: Transfer the mixture into your prepared buttered dish. Using a piece of wax paper (or a buttered spatula), press the treats down evenly into the pan. Allow them to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.