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Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats

These yummy snacks are made with Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and butter. Basically, you melt the marshmallows with butter until they're all gooey and sticky, then mix in the crispy rice cereal!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 11 cups mini marshmallows
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 9 cups crispy rice cereal

Instructions

  • Line a 13x9 pan with good parchment paper. Grease the parchment a little. Set that aside for a second.
  • Melt butter in a big pot over medium heat, then toss in marshmallows. Give them a good stir until they're entirely melted.
  • Off the heat, it goes! Quickly stir in some vanilla and a pinch of salt. Then, gently fold the cereal until every last bit is coated in this marshmallow mixture.
  • Transfer our gooey mixture into the prepared pan. Grab your rubber spatula (light greasing can keep sticky messes away) and spread the mixture evenly. Then, gently grease the spatula's back and press that mixture into the baking pan.
  • Let these treats rest at room temperature for 1 hour to 24 hours. Cover them tightly if you want them to sit out for more than 2 hours.
  • Use the parchment paper to lift the whole thing off your baking pan, then slice it into squares. Enjoy.

Notes

  1. Stale cereals hold their shape better and can be used for these treats. Leave the box open for a day or toast the cereal in a low oven to stale it.
  2. For extra gooeyness, marshmallow fluff can be substituted for some marshmallows in treats. Reduce marshmallows by 1 cup, add ½ cup marshmallow fluff, and adjust proportions to your taste.
  3. Leftover treats can be repurposed into Rice Krispie Treat Balls or Crusts. For balls, crumble the treats, mold them into balls, and coat them with various toppings. For crusts, crush the treats and press them into a pan. You can use these crusts for both no-bake and baked desserts.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 2mg
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