Description
This Best Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is a classic, gooey, and buttery dessert made with melted marshmallows, butter, and crispy rice cereal. Perfectly chewy with pockets of soft marshmallows throughout, these treats are easy to make and a delicious nostalgic snack for all ages.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter
- 8 1/2 cups (450 g) mini marshmallows, divided (7 1/2 cups for melting, 1 cup reserved for stirring in at the end)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 7 1/2 cups (200 g) rice cereal (Rice Krispies, rice bubbles, or similar)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat, ensuring it softens without browning.
- Add Marshmallows: Add 7 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove and Flavor: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor.
- Mix in Cereal: Fold in the rice cereal carefully, mixing gently until every piece is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Add Remaining Marshmallows: Stir in the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows just until they are partially incorporated, allowing for a gooey texture with some soft marshmallow bites.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan. Press down gently with a greased spatula or clean hands, taking care not to compact the mixture too firmly.
- Cool and Slice: Let the treats cool at room temperature for about 1 hour before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
- Use greased spatula or hands to prevent sticking when pressing mixture into the pan.
- Do not compact the treats too firmly to maintain their airy, chewy texture.
- For thicker treats, use a smaller pan or double the recipe.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Mini marshmallows added at the end provide extra soft and gooey pockets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
