S'mores Rice Krispie Treats
User Reviews
5
S'mores Rice Krispie Treats
Description
S'mores Rice Krispie Treats blend Rice Krispies and Golden Grahams cereals with melted butter and jumbo marshmallows, creating a balance of crisp and chewy textures. The recipe includes mini marshmallows divided between the mix and topping to enhance the marshmallow flavor, while pieces of Hershey's chocolate bars fold in for melty chocolate pockets. The mixture is pressed gently into a parchment-lined pan to avoid compacting, preserving the treats' soft chewiness instead of hardness. Cooking is done on the stovetop by melting butter and marshmallows together before combining with cereals. This recipe yields a full 8x8-inch pan that can be cut into the number of desired servings.
The final product mimics the sweet, nostalgic flavor of s'mores with a layered cereal crunch and gooey marshmallow mouthfeel, suitable for snacking or lunchbox treats. The inclusion of Golden Grahams adds a subtle honey and graham flavor complementing the chocolate and marshmallow base. These treats can be portioned as preferred and enjoyed at room temperature.
For best results, lightly spraying hands or utensils with nonstick spray helps prevent sticking during mixing and pressing. Avoid pressing too hard to keep the treats tender rather than dense. The recipe notes estimate serving about nine pieces from one pan but allow flexibility in portion size.
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp butter salted
- 10 oz bag marshmallows jumbo
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows divided
- 4 regular-sized chocolate bars broken up into small pieces, Hershey brand
Instructions
Prepare
- Line an 8x8” baking pan with foil or parchment paper, then spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter and marshmallows
- Add butter to a large saucepan, then heat over MED heat.
- Once butter is melted, add the jumbo marshmallows. Reduce heat to LOW and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from the heat, then stir in vanilla extract.
Combine
- ** I find that lightly spraying a rubber spatula with nonstick spray helps with the cereal not clumping up too much on the spatula as you stir. **
- Add both the rice krispies cereal, and the golden grahams cereal, stirring until all the cereal is well coated.
Assemble
- Transfer half of the cereal mixture to the prepared baking pan. Spray your hands lightly with nonstick cooking spray, then gently press into the pan, until evenly spread out.
- ** Try not to press too hard, or they’ll be so tightly compacted they’ll be hard to eat. You want to use the least amount of force necessary to spread them into the pan. **
- Top with half of the mini marshmallows and chocolate bar pieces. Repeat with the second half of the cereal mixture, mini marshmallows, and chocolate bar pieces.
Bake
- Bake in preheated oven for about 4-5 minutes, until the chocolate is starting to melt and the mini marshmallows are starting to get golden brown.
Serve
- Let the bars cool a bit, then slice into 9 squares and serve slightly warm.
Notes
- This recipe fills an 8x8-inch pan and can be divided into about nine servings but can be cut into more or fewer pieces as desired.
- Lightly spray your hands or spatula with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking when mixing and pressing the cereal mixture.
- Press the mixture gently into the pan to keep a soft, chewy texture rather than a compact, hard finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 1.061IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
