Description
Rice krispie treats blend childhood nostalgia with simple marshmallow magic. Creamy, sweet squares offer quick comfort and delightful crunch for dessert lovers who crave classic American snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 10 oz (283 g) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 cup additional mini marshmallows
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
- Drizzle of melted chocolate
- Drizzle of melted caramel
Instructions
- Prep Station: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray, alternatively line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Butter Fusion: In a large pot over low heat, melt butter completely, creating a smooth base for the marshmallow transformation.
- Marshmallow Alchemy: Introduce most marshmallows into the melted butter, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes a glossy, uniform liquid. Remove from heat and infuse with vanilla extract and a delicate salt touch.
- Cereal Integration: Swiftly fold Rice Krispies into the marshmallow blend, ensuring each crisp receives a thorough coating. If desired, fold in reserved marshmallows or additional mix-ins like chocolate chips.
- Molding Magic: Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, using a butter-coated spatula to distribute evenly. Gently press to maintain a tender, airy texture.
- Setting Phase: Let the treats rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, allowing them to stabilize and achieve the ideal consistency.
- Serving Ritual: Slice into neat squares using a sharp knife, creating perfectly portioned delights ready to be savored.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Smartly: Use butter or non-stick spray on your spatula and hands to prevent marshmallow mixture from clinging and make spreading easier.
- Control Marshmallow Melting: Keep heat low and stir continuously to achieve smooth, glossy texture without burning or creating lumpy consistency.
- Work Swiftly: Act quickly when mixing cereal with marshmallow blend to ensure even coating and prevent mixture from cooling and becoming hard to manipulate.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips, sprinkles, or crushed nuts after slightly cooling the mixture to maintain texture and prevent complete melting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg