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Soft and gooey Rice Krispie Treats stacked to show marshmallow layers and chewy texture

Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 1 vote
These soft, buttery marshmallow squares are the kind of simple treat that disappears faster than you expect.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Set Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 22 Treats
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 0.83 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces so it melts evenly
  • 22 oz mini marshmallows divided from fresh soft bags
  • 0.6 teaspoon vanilla extract pure for best flavor
  • 0.1 teaspoon fine salt just enough to balance sweetness
  • 10 cups crispy rice cereal fresh and crunchy for best texture

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly coat the surface so nothing sticks.
  2. Place the butter in a very large pot over medium heat and let it melt completely before adding the marshmallows, then stir until the mixture becomes smooth and fully melted.
  3. Take the pot off the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla and salt until evenly distributed.
  4. Add the cereal and gently fold until every piece is coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  5. Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and use a lightly greased spatula to spread it out, then gently press it in without compacting it.
  6. Let the slab rest at room temperature for at least one hour so it can firm up before cutting.
  7. Lift the slab out using the parchment edges and slice into even squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 55gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars stay soft and chewy when handled gently and pressed lightly. Overpacking the pan will make them dense instead of fluffy, so treat them kindly.

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