Rice Krispie Treats
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5
Rice Krispie Treats
Description
The preparation involves coating a baking dish with non-stick spray, melting butter over medium-low heat, and stirring in mini marshmallows until just melted. The Rice Krispies cereal is then gently folded in to maintain crispness and ensure even distribution. The mixture is pressed firmly into the dish with a non-stick spatula and allowed to rest—30 minutes for immediate serving or about 2 hours for sturdier bars. Once set, the treats are cut into squares.
These treats offer a sweet, chewy texture balanced with crunchy cereal pieces. The melting and folding technique ensures the marshmallows evenly coat the cereal without crushing it. They can be stored in an airtight container, layered with parchment paper, to maintain freshness for up to three days.
A variation mentioned is browning the butter before adding marshmallows for a richer flavor, with careful reheating to fully melt the marshmallows prior to folding in the cereal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter diced into 1 Tbsp pieces, salted
- 1 (16 oz) bag mini marshmallows (10 cups)
- 7 cups (210g) Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Spray a 9 by 9-inch or 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Measure out cereal into a bowl and set aside.
- Melt butter in a pot (about 5 quart+) over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, just until marshmallows have melted.
- Remove from heat, pour in Rice Krispies cereal. Gently fold mixture to evenly coat.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Spray a spatula with non-stick cooking spray and use it to spread and gently press mixture evenly into baking dish.
- Let rest at least 30 minutes (for sturdier rice krispie treats wait about 2 hours), then cut into squares.
- Store in an airtight container in a single layer or with parchment paper between layers for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Try browning the butter before adding marshmallows for a deeper flavor; melt marshmallows fully by returning the pan to medium-low heat before mixing in cereal.
- Store treats in a single layer or separated by parchment paper in an airtight container for up to three days to maintain freshness.
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Overall Rating
5
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