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Best Rice Krispie Treats

Easy rice krispie treats recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Ooey gooey, fluffy, airy, crispy, loaded with marshmallows, butter, vanilla and cereal. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 Pieces
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Butter Unsalted
  • 2 bags Mini marshmallows 10 oz. bags
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 8.5-9 cups Rice Krispie cereal Or any other brand of crispy rice cereal

Instructions

  • Heat a large nonstick pot over medium-low heat.
  • Add butter and let it melt.
  • Once it has fully melted, add marshmallows. Keep 1 cup marshmallows aside!
  • Keep stirring gently until marshmallows are melted. 
  • Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
  • Then, add cereal and remaining marshmallows and mix gently until fully coated. You will have little chunks of partially melted marshmallows. That's perfectly normal!
  • Dump this mixture on a baking tray (Dimensions: 9x13), lined with wax paper that's been lightly sprayed with oil. 
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the tray with a spatula. Gently press it down with the back of a spatula but don't use too much force. Also, be sure to grease the spatula so that it doesn't stick to the ooey gooey cereal mixture.
  • Let it cool at room temperature for 45 minutes- 1 hour. 
  • Then, use a sharp knife to cut square pieces. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Make sure you are using unsalted butter to keep them from becoming too salty.
  • Don't slice until the mixture has become firm.
  • If you add toppings, pat them down tightly with a rubber spatula. 
  • Topping options: sprinkles, roughly chopped nuts, Oreos, cookies, candy bars, mini chocolate chips. 
  • Use fresh marshmallows for the fluffiest texture.
  • Use nonstick pot to prevent burning and sticking plus easy clean up. 
  • Read additional tips and variations above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Make sure the square pieces are layered between sheets of wax paper so they don't stick together. 

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 3.8mg