Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats are a classic no-bake dessert made by combining crispy rice cereal with melted marshmallows and butter, resulting in a sweet, chewy, and crunchy snack.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Cool Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings: squares

Calories: 180kcal

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven
Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
9×13-inch baking pan
Parchment paper (or non-stick cooking spray)
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

12 cups crispy rice cereal 1200g
20 oz mini marshmallows 570g or about 12 cups
1 ½ sticks salted butter 170g, or 12 tablespoons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 mL
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare your pan

Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray. This step makes it easier to lift and cut the squares later.

Melt the butter

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Stir it gently so it doesn’t brown unless you want that nutty flavor (which is delicious, by the way).

Add marshmallows

Pour in the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until they melt into a smooth, creamy mixture.

Add flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. This simple step makes a huge difference in taste.

Mix in cereal

Remove the pot from heat and gently fold in the crispy rice cereal. Stir until every piece is coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Press into pan

Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Use a buttered spatula or lightly greased hands to press it evenly into the pan. Don’t press too hard or the treats will turn dense.

Cool and cut

Let the treats cool for about 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

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