Description
Classic Rice Krispies Treats are a simple and delicious dessert made with marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispies cereal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. If using, stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for added flavor.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly add the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the mixture into the dish and press it down evenly with a spatula or your hands (damp hands work best to prevent sticking).
- Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting them into squares.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Rice Krispies treats!
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled treats or mix in chocolate chips before pressing into the dish.
- Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or dried fruit to the mixture for extra 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: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg