Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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With Salted butter, extra marshmallows, and vanilla, this tasty Rice Krispie treats recipe is the best no-bake, fast, and easy dessert!
Adults and children alike love Rice Crispies, yet I only seem to make them when we are having a crowd over. This recipe is so quick, like 10 minutes, so really no excuses for me not to make them more often! Plus, it is a timeless, classic, favorite recipe. Homemade always tastes the best, and this way, you can add the extra marshmallows for that ooey, gooey, sweet and sticky sensation.
I wasn't going to publish my recipe for Rice Krispie treats! Because, everyone knows how to make these right? The recipe is right on the box...Well...my recipe is just a little different but oh so much yummier than the one on the box. (if I must say so myself) What I've learned over the years is that adding the extra marshmallows and less cereal creates the best Crispy Rice squares ever! So, hopefully there's someone out there newly learning to cook who could use this recipe for this classic dessert.
Ingredients for Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Butter, I always use salted butter. If you only have unsalted, add a pinch of salt to the melted marshmallows. And, no, margarine will not taste as good.
- Marshmallows, I use 80 large, or you could use 10 cups of miniature marshmallows. This amount of marshmallows is the perfect ratio of crisp rice cereal:marshmallows.
- Vanilla Extract, this enhances the marshmallow flavor and adds the extra yum factor.
- Rice Krispies cereal, or any brand of crisp rice cereal will do.
How to make Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
1. Grease a large bowl and a 9x13 inch pan.
2. Measure the rice krispies into the greased bowl.
3.In a medium saucepan, on medium low heat, melt the butter and marshmallows, stirring constantly.
4. As soon as the marshmallows and butter are melted, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
5. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the rice crispies and stir.
6. Pour into the 9x13 inch dish.
7. Grease hands with butter, then gently press down the rice krispies squares.
8. Let cool for 1 hour before cutting.
Make sure to celebrate Rice Krispies Treats day on Sept 18!!!
Other No Bake Dessert Squares to Try
With Salted butter, extra marshmallows, and vanilla, these tasty Crispy Rice treats are the best no-bake, fast, and easy dessert!
- 2/3 cup butter (salted)
- 80 marshmallows
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 cup rice krispies
Grease a large bowl and a 9x13 inch pan.
Measure the rice krispies into the greased bowl.
In a medium saucepan, on medium low heat, melt the butter and marshmallows, stirring constantly.
As soon as the marshmallows and butter are melted, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the rice crispies and stir.
Pour into the 9x13 inch dish.
Grease hands with butter, then gently press down the rice krispies squares.
Let cool for 1 hour before cutting.
Servings 40
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 91kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g5%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 0.7g2%
- Vitamin A 15 IU
- Iron 11 mg
- Vitamin E 12 IU
- Thiamin 11 mg
- Vitamin B6 12 mg
- Folate 17 mcg
- Vitamin B12 20 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Use fresh marshmallows, this is very important.
- Gently press the finished mixture into the pan, don't pack too firmly.
- Rub butter on your hands before pressing into the pan, or use a piece of parchment paper.
- These freeze great, so if you want to save some for later, just seal in an airtight bag or container and freeze.
- Keep the heat low when melting the marshmalllows.
- Let the squares sit for 1 hour before cutting.
- Don't overcook the marshmallows. Remove from the heat immediately once they're melted.
