Rice Krispie Treats
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Rice Krispie Treats
Description
The recipe combines crispy rice cereal with melted marshmallows and butter to create Rice Krispie Treats. The butter is optionally browned in a saucepan, adding a subtle nuttiness. Once melted and smooth with marshmallows, vanilla extract and salt are stirred in before mixing into the cereal. The mixture is pressed into a greased half-sheet pan and cooled until firm enough to cut. This produces soft, chewy squares with a familiar texture from the marshmallow binding and crispy bites from the cereal.
These bars work well as a snack or dessert. They can be customized with mix-ins like chocolate chips or candy, and portion sizes adjusted accordingly. Their softness and stickiness make them convenient for hand-held serving.
Storage notes recommend wrapping individual squares in plastic wrap to maintain softness for up to two days or freezing for longer storage up to three months. Substitutions include gluten-free cereals and flavored cereals such as Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies. Versatile, these treats can be adapted with various add-ins like butterscotch or Reese’s pieces for different flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 cups crispy rice cereal
- 20 oz mini marshmallows (two, 10oz bags, or about 12 cups)
- 1 1/2 ticks butter 12 Tablespoons, salted
- 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).
Notes
- Store wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to two days to keep treats soft.
- Freeze cut squares in airtight containers for up to three months.
- Use gluten-free crispy rice cereal if needed.
- Try substituting with Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies for a flavor variation.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or chopped candy can be mixed in before pressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% 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.
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