The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats

Kristen Massad — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:06:23 +0000

This is The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treat recipe, better than the rest! Loaded with extra marshmallows, extra butter, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and made in under 10 minutes. The perfect birthday treat, school snack or just because!

I am not sure that I remember how much I love Rice Krispie Treats until I had kids. I know I enjoyed them as a kids, but I think I am loving them even more now as an adult. We make these gooey, crunchy and sweet treats for almost every event and they are always the first dessert to go. The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats are better than the rest, made with extra marshmallows, extra butter, a dash of vanilla and a pinch of salt.

If you love Rice Krispie Treats as much as we do, you have to try some of our other favorite flavors like Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats, Chocolate, Strawberry or for the holiday spirit, White Chocolate Peppermint Treats.

Ingredients

Unsalted Butter- More butter the better! These have extra butter that make them so delicious and creamy.
Mini Marshmallows-There are two additions of mini marshmallows that make these treats so delicious. The first addition is to melt the marshmallows with the butter and the second is to fold them in at the end so they stay whole.
Vanilla Extract- A dash of vanilla extract will make these kid friendly treats a little more gourmet.
Salt- Did you know that salt enhances all flavors? A dash of salt with all the sweet will really make the flavors pop!
Rice Krispie Cereal-The famous ingredients that are so versatile. Always make sure to have this cereal on hand for a last minute batch of these sweet treats.

Step-by-Step Directions

Prepare a 9x9 inch square cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper; set aside
In a large stockpot, melt the butter and mini marshmallows over low heat until the marshmallows are melted
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispie cereal and mix until fully combined

Stir in the additional 2 cups of mini marshmallows to the Rice Krispie Treat mixture

Using a spatula or wood spoon, scoop the mixture into the prepared pan
Using a piece of parchment paper, press the mixture down into the pan into an even layer and allow the Rice Krispie Treats to cool for approximately 30 minutes

Remove the rice krispie treats from the pan and cut them into 16 squares, serve and enjoy! (If you are not serving right away, wrap the rice krispie treats in cellophane to keep soft and fresh)

Tips and FAQS To Making The Best Rice Krispie Treats

Check The Expiration Dates
One of the most important things to check is the expiration date of the marshmallows. If the marshmallows are expired, they will not melt correctly and will be super gummy causing your treats to have a terrible texture.

Brown The Butter
If you want to make these even more fancy, brown the butter before throwing in the marshmallows. This will give these a beautiful buttery and caramel flavor that adults will love.

Mix It Up
If you want to change these up, you can add a variety of different toppings and flavors. Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips or freeze dried strawberries are all great options to make these extra special.

How Do I Store Rice Krispie Treats?

If you are not eating the Rice Krispie treats right after you cut them, put them in an airtight container or wrap the serving platter with plastic wrap for up to 3 days, this will prevent them from getting dry and hard.

Can I Freeze These Treats?

Yes! Rice Krispie Treats freeze great if you layer them with parchment paper in an airtight container. When you are ready to serve them, remove them from the freezer and allow them to sit out for one hour. These will stay fresh for up to 6 weeks.

How Do I Prevent These From Sticking To My Hand?

When you are pouring the treats into the pan, the best ways to keep this clean and stick free is to press the treats down with a piece of parchment paper. This is give you a very even spread with no mess.

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