Rice Crispy Recipe
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Ingredients
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Rice Krispies Treats (classic)
Optional finishing (for variation)
Method
Rice Krispies Treats (classic)
- 1
Prepare pan and tools
Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter; leave an overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray or butter a rubber spatula or your hands to prevent sticking.
- 2
Melt butter
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot set over medium-low heat, add 4 tbs unsalted butter. Heat until melted and bubbling gently, about 1–2 minutes. Watch carefully so the butter does not brown.
- 3
Add marshmallows
Add 10 cups mini marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth, about 3–5 minutes. Reduce heat if mixture begins to brown. Remove from heat.
- 4
Flavor
Stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and a pinch of kosher salt until incorporated.
- 5
Mix in cereal
Add 6 cups crispy rice cereal all at once. Using a buttered spatula or lightly buttered hands, fold the cereal into the marshmallow mixture until evenly coated. Work quickly while the marshmallow is still pliable to avoid hardening.
- 6
- 7
Cool and cut
Let the pan sit at room temperature until set, about 30–45 minutes. For clean cuts, lift the slab from the pan using the parchment overhang and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife lightly buttered or sprayed with nonstick spray and cut into 12 or 24 squares as desired.
Optional finishing (for variation)
- 8
Chocolate drizzle (optional)
If adding chocolate, place 4 oz chopped semisweet chocolate and 1 tsp vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between bursts, until smooth (about 40–60 seconds total). Drizzle the melted chocolate over cooled bars with a spoon or fork. Let chocolate set at room temperature, about 15–20 minutes.
- 9
Sprinkles (optional)
If using sprinkles, scatter 2 tbs sprinkles over the melted chocolate immediately after drizzling so they adhere, or press into the top of the warm treats before they fully set for a colorful finish.
