Perfect Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Soft, chewy, and perfectly gooey, this Rice Krispie Treats Recipe uses extra butter and a special marshmallow technique to create bakery-quality treats at home.
Servings: 16 squares
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup or 1 stick
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice crispy cereal
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch square baking pan by greasing it well with butter.8 tablespoons butter
- In a large pan on the stove, melt the butter over medium heat.8 tablespoons butter
- Reduce the heat to medium-low; add all of the marshmallows EXCEPT for 1 cup.16 ounces mini marshmallows
- Stir constantly, until the marshmallows are melted.16 ounces mini marshmallows
- Remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the rice crispy cereal and the remaining one cup of mini mallows, and stir to combine well, making sure there are no dry pockets of cereal.6 cups rice crispy cereal, 16 ounces mini marshmallows
- Add the cereal to the prepared pan, and use a spatula to spread it out to an even layer, taking care not to press or smash it down. If a spatula isn't cutting it, get your hands lightly damp, and gently press out the cereal. A buttered bottom of a measuring cup also works well.
- Let the rice crispy treats cool for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keys to Softness: Keys to avoiding hard rice crispy treats: Cook your mallows at a low temp, use fresh marshmallows, don't press things too hard into the pan, and use lots of butter (I use more than double what the "on the box" recipe calls for, and it's delightful).
Greased Hands Help: Grease your hands to help push the mixture into the pan evenly.
Cereal Swap: Fruity Pebbles make a great substitute.
Add Mix-Ins: For special occasions you can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, mini chocolate candies, sprinkles, etc.
Cool Before Cutting: They will be easier to cut if you wait until the mixture is completely cool.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 16 squares | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 873IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 3mg
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