<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=48vQHL_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=48vQHL_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><p>Just as nostalgic as the original, but made even better with extra butter and marshmallows, our rice krispie treats will keep the kids (and you) coming back for more. This is really a simple, five-ingredient recipe, and if you have the marshmallows and cereal on hand, it's one you can make any day of the week, or for any last-minute gathering. </p><p>Learn how to make rice krispie treats. Browning the butter slightly adds a little complexity to the marshmallow mixture without making it too different from the classic. </p><h2>Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients </h2><p>This is a five-ingredient rice krispie treats recipe. Vanilla extract isn't always used in most recipes, but wait until you try these. You'll appreciate the difference.</p><ul><li><b>Cooking spray:</b> For the pan, and for using to press the cereal mixture into the pan without sticking to everything.</li><li><b>Salted butter:</b> A little salt from the butter helps balance the sweetness of the marshmallows. If you only have unsalted butter, just add a pinch of salt before you stir in the marshmallows.</li><li><b>Regular and mini size marshmallows:</b> A full bag of regular-size marshmallows helps coat the cereal. Stirring in extra mini marshmallows with the cereal creates pockets of marshmallow throughout the treats.</li><li><b>Vanilla extract:</b> Adds extra warmth to the marshmallow mixture.</li><li><b>Crisp rice cereal:</b> The namesake ingredient of Rice Krispie Treats.</li></ul><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Koj4G_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Koj4G_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><h2>How To Make Rice Krispie Treats </h2><p>Rice krispie treats are ready in just four simple steps. Here's a brief outline of the process; the full recipe is further below.</p><ul><li><b>Step 1:</b> Melt the butter, and let it cook a bit longer to brown so you get a more concentrated flavor.</li><li><b>Step 2:</b> Add the regular-size marshmallows, and stir until melted.</li><li><b>Step 3:</b> Remove from the heat, and add vanilla. Working quickly, stir in the cereal and mini marshmallows until thoroughly coated.</li><li><b>Step 4:</b> Press cereal mixture into a pan sprayed with cooking spray and lined with parchment paper. Coating your hands or a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray will help you press the sticky marshmallow mixture into place. Let the bars cool fully before cutting into squares.</li></ul><h2>Our Tips for the Best Rice Krispie Treats </h2><p>They may be easy, but even rice krispie treats can be better with a few smart tips:</p><ul><li>Have your ingredients measured out before getting started. Once you start melting the butter, you’ll want to be able to move quickly to keep the butter and marshmallows from getting overcooked.</li><li><b>Don't stick:</b> Use cooking spray to help press the marshmallow mixture into the pan. Coating your clean hands with cooking spray will make it much easier to work with the sticky marshmallows. If you’d rather not touch the marshmallow mixture directly, spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray and use that to press the cereal into place.</li></ul><h2>How To Store Rice Krispie Treats </h2><p>Move rice krispie treats to an airtight container, and store at room temperature up to five days. If you're storing in layers, place a piece of parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking to one another. </p><h2>Can You Freeze Rice Krispie Treats? </h2><p>It is not recommended you freeze these treats. They'll turn hard, and they may get soggy after thawing. </p><h2>Ingredients</h2><ul><li>Cooking spray</li><li>3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter</li><li>1 (12 oz.) bag regular-size marshmallows</li><li>1 tsp. vanilla extract</li><li>7 cups crisp rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)</li><li>3 cups mini marshmallows</li></ul><h2>Directions</h2><h2>Prepare pan: </h2><p>Spray a 13- x 9-in. pan with cooking spray, and line with parchment paper, letting the long edges hang over the sides of the pan slightly. </p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3daKK7_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3daKK7_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><h2>Melt and brown butter: </h2><p>Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cooking until it begins to brown slightly and smell nutty, about 5 minutes. </p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1zvtHn_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1zvtHn_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><h2>Melt marshmallows: </h2><p>Reduce heat to low, and add regular-size marshmallows. </p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3c8oD5_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3c8oD5_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><p>Cook, stirring constantly, until melted. </p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0yFbWe_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0yFbWe_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><h2>Add vanilla, cereal, and mini marshmallows: </h2><p>Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Add cereal and mini marshmallows, stirring until coated. </p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=01wtoq_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=01wtoq_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><h2>Add mixture to pan: </h2><p>Immediately transfer cereal mixture to prepared pan, and press into an even layer. To easily press the mixture into the pan, coat your hands with cooking spray, or spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray, and use that to press the marshmallow mixture into place. </p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=31ldrl_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=31ldrl_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ><h2>Look cool and cut into squares: </h2><p>Let cool until firm, about 1 hour. Using parchment paper as handles, lift the rice krispie treats from the pan, and cut into squares to serve. </p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1hs6yT_0wDW4fIm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1hs6yT_0wDW4fIm00" width="750" height="500" ></div></body>

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Rice Krispie Treats

Just as nostalgic as the original, but made even better with extra butter and marshmallows, our rice krispie treats will keep the kids (and you) coming back for more. This is really a simple, five-ingredient recipe, and if you have the marshmallows and cereal on hand, it's one you can make any day of the week, or for any last-minute gathering.

Rice Krispie Treats

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