Ingredients
– 6 cups crispy rice cereal Provides the classic crunchy texture and base for the treats
– 10 ounces (about 280 grams) of marshmallows Acts as the sweet binder, creating a gooey, chewy consistency
– 3 tablespoons (about 42 grams) of unsalted butter Adds richness and helps melt the marshmallows smoothly
– 4 cups mini marshmallows For additional sweetness and binding, as noted in variations
Instructions
1-Follow this easy guide to make classic Rice Krispies Treats at home. Start by preparing your workspace: grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. This step ensures easy removal and keeps things neat.
2-In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat, stirring to avoid browning.
3-Next, add 10 ounces of marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until fully melted and smooth, which takes just a couple of minutes.
4-Remove from heat and stir in 6 cups of crispy rice cereal until everything is well coated.
5-For the final steps, press the mixture into the prepared pan using a buttered spatula or wax paper, and let it cool for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Last Step:
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🧈 Use fresh marshmallows for the best texture and flavor.
📏 Press the mixture firmly into the pan to create compact treats.
🍫 For variation, add chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate on top after pressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if gluten-free cereal used)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg