Description
Rice Krispies treats are a delightful dessert made from a simple combination of Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and butter, creating a chewy and crispy snack.
Ingredients
- Rice Krispies cereal: 6 cups
- Marshmallows: 10 oz (about 4 cups of mini marshmallows or 40 regular marshmallows)
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: a pinch (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a saucepan over low heat.
- Mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Allow to cool for about 30 minutes and then cut into squares.
Notes
- Overheating the marshmallows can make them hard.
- Always grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Be gentle when mixing to avoid crushing the cereal.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before cutting.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Rice Krispies, treats, dessert, snack, marshmallows