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Basic Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

From this Rice Krispie treat recipe, you can add flavors, spices, or chocolate without changing the method.
Prep Time15 minutes
Keyword: krispie treats, rice krispie treat, rice krispie treats
Servings: 12 treats

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows about one bag
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and lightly butter it. This makes removing and cutting the treats so much easier.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows and a pinch of salt. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and immediately fold in the cereal until evenly coated.
  • Press the mixture gently into the prepared pan.
  • Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Butter your hands or spatula when pressing the treats into the pan, it helps a lot.
For thicker treats, use a smaller pan or cut into large cubes instead of squares.
These are best the day they’re made, but they’ll keep covered for 2–3 days.