Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade rice krispies treats, a nostalgic snack that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces large marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and equipment.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly and golden.
- Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually fold in the rice cereal with a spatula, ensuring each piece is coated without crushing them.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan and press down gently. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or sprinkles before pressing into the pan.
- Use fresh marshmallows for that perfect chewy texture; stale marshmallows can affect consistency.
- Grease your hands or use cooking spray to make shaping easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (32g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg