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Best Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
The BEST Rice Krispie Treats with the perfect ratio of marshmallows and cereal! Big, thick treats with the perfect gooey, crunchy deliciousness!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 /4 cup butter salted
- 2 (10-ounce) packages mini marshmallows about 11 cups
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly butter the parchment paper.
- Brown the butter. Add the butter to a Dutch oven or large stock pot set over medium-low heat. Melt the butter and let it turn a light golden brown color.
- Make the marshmallow mixture. Swirl the butter in the pan and then add one and a half bags of marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are completely melted but not entirely smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Fold in the crispy cereal. Add the crispy rice cereal, the vanilla, the salt, and the remaining half bag of marshmallows, and stir until the cereal is coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to baking dish. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Lightly grease a rubber spatula and spread the mixture into the baking dish, gently pressing the crispy treats with the back of the spatula to secure them in the pan without pressing them flat.
- Rest, cut, and serve. Allow the Rice Krispie treats to set in the pan for about 1 hour. Then lift them from the pan using the ends of the parchment paper. Cut into individual pieces and serve.
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Notes
- To store. Rice Krispie treats are best enjoyed within two days of making them. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for best results.
- To make ahead. Prepare, cut, and wrap well in an airtight container. Store at room temperature and serve within two days of making them.
- To freeze. Cool completely, cut, and wrap each treat individually with parchment paper. Then wrap with plastic wrap and store in an airtight, freezer-safe container. To serve, remove all or individual treats from the freezer and allow them to thaw. Unwrap and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
12mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
213IU
(4%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.