5 from 6 votes
Rice Krispie Treats
These rice krispie treats are soft, light and chewy with the perfect balance of melted marshmallows to crispy cereal crunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
squares
Calories:
252 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 80 grams butter ⅓ cup or 5½ tablespoons, cut into small cubes
- 125 grams Rice Krispies 5 cups
- 300 grams marshmallows 10 ounces
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla optional - for extra vanilla flavour
Instructions
- Grease a 9x9 inch (23x23 cms) dish and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan melt 80 grams butter on medium low heat.
- Stir in 300 grams marshmallows till almost melted, then remove from the heat, add ¾ teaspoon vanilla (if using) and continue stirring till the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Fold in 125 grams rice krispies and mix fully coated.
- Pour mixture into greased dish and evenly distribute by patting down gently with damp hands (to prevent sticking). Leave in the dish to cool before turning out and slicing. Serve at room temperature.
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Notes
- Smaller marshmallows melt more quickly than large, although large (the same quantity) will work too. Make sure the marshmallows are fresh and soft for best results. Avoid old stock marshmallows which are dry and stuck together as those won't melt very well.
- Tip: For thinner rice krispie treats, use a larger 23x33 cm/9x13 inch dish.
- Leftovers - Keep in a closed container for up to two days in a cool place. To freeze, arrange in layers separated by wax paper in a closed container and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
24mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
1289IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 1289IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.