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Rice Krispie Treats
The BEST Rice Krispie Treats recipe yields thick, chewy, and gooey treats that put the old "box" recipe to shame! Make them the traditional way or try fun mix-ins like M&M's, chocolate and sprinkles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 cups crispy rice cereal
- 20 oz mini marshmallows (two, 10oz bags, or about 12 cups)
- 1 1/2 ticks salted butter (12 Tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Pour cereal and 2 cups of marshmallows into an extra-large bowl.Grease a 13x18’ half sheet pan lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.Set aside.
- Melt (or brown) the butter: Add butter to a large saucepan and allow to melt (optional: brown the butter by cooking it over low heat, swirling it around a few times, until it’s golden and smells nutty fragrant (don’t let it burn!).
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining marshmallows, vanilla and salt. Stir constantly, and place back on low heat if needed, until melted and smooth.
- Gradually pour mixture over the cereal, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in other mix-ins* if desired.
- Press mixture into prepared pan and allow to cool before cutting into squares. (I cut 20 squares (5 by 4).
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Notes
- To Store: These browned butter Rice Krispie Treats will stay soft and delicious for up to two days. I like to wrap each square individually in plastic wrap, to make sure they stay soft. If you want to store them for longer than two days, try freezing them.
- To Freeze: Allow these gooey Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely and cut them into squares. Freeze in an airtight container, or wrap each square in a piece of plastic wrap and place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
- 9x13 Inch Pan: Cut the ingredients in half and pour into a greased 9x13'' pan.
- Gluten Free Rice Krispies: Make sure the brand of rice krispies cereal you use is Gluten-free!
- Add-In Ideas: Butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, m&m’s, chopped Oreo cookies, Reese’s pieces, sprinkles or white chocolate chips.
- Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies: Substitute fruity pebbles in place of rice krispies, or use half of each.
- Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats: Substitute Cocoa Krispies as the cereal.
- Scotcheroos: These are Rice Krispies Treats flavored with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
1329IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1329IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.