Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade rice crispy treats—a perfect blend of crunchy cereal and gooey marshmallows. These delightful squares are quick to make, making them an ideal dessert for parties, holidays, or a sweet afternoon snack. With their charming appearance and customizable mix-ins, they promise a delicious treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Crispy Cereal
- 10 oz mini Marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Prepare your baking dish by greasing it lightly.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually fold in Rice Crispy cereal until each piece is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, pressing down firmly with damp hands or a spatula to create an even layer.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in chocolate chips, sprinkles, or peanut butter.