Classic Rice Krispies Marshmallow Treats
Melted marshmallows and butter coat every piece of crispy rice cereal in these soft, chewy squares. A gentle press into the pan keeps the treats light enough to pull apart with that familiar gooey stretch.
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Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
Total time50 min
- Course
- Snacks Misc
- Cuisine
- Granny's Recipes, American
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 75
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 10 oz marshmallows — about 40 regular marshmallows or 5½ cups miniature marshmallows
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
Optional Additions
- Chocolate drizzle (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 13x9-inch pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Melt the Butter: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter completely.¼ cup butter
- Melt the Marshmallows: Add marshmallows and stir constantly over low heat until completely melted and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil or brown. Remove the saucepan from the heat as soon as no visible lumps remain.10 oz marshmallows
- Add the Cereal: Immediately fold in crispy rice cereal until every piece is evenly coated.5 cups crispy rice cereal
- Press into the Pan: Transfer mixture into the prepared pan. Use a lightly buttered spatula or sheet of wax paper to gently spread and press it into an even layer without compacting too firmly. The mixture will be hot and sticky.
- Cool: Let cool at room temperature for about 40 minutes, or until set but still soft. Cut into 24 small squares.
Notes
- Heat: Keep the saucepan over low heat and remove it as soon as the marshmallows are smooth. Prolonged cooking or excessive heat can make the treats firm.
- Texture: Press the mixture gently into the pan instead of packing it tightly.
- Marshmallows: Fresh marshmallows give the treats the softest texture and best stretch.
- Serving Suggestions: Best served the same day with Citrus Slush Punch or Sunshine Punch. If needed, make them 1 day ahead and store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days; for the best texture, do not refrigerate.
- Optional Additions
- Chocolate drizzle
- Caramel drizzle
- Sprinkles
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
24 small squares — Serving size: 1 square
- Calories
- 75
- Carbohydrates
- 14 g
- Protein
- 0.6 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 10 mg
- Sodium
- 40 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 7.5 g
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
- 13x9-inch pan
- Wax paper or parchment paper