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Rice Krispie Treats

The BEST Rice Krispie Treats – soft and chewy, with lots of sticky, gooey threads of marshmallows. Thick bars with the perfect chewy texture.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Rice Krispie Treats
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 slices
Calories 209kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 3 (10-ounce) bags mini marshmallow divided
  • 12 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Line a 9 X 13-inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2-3 inches to extend over long sides. Spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  •  Measure out 4 cups of marshmallows and set aside and reserve.
  • In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt butter (10 tablespoons). When the butter is melted add the marshmallows (excluding the 4 reserved cups) and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are just melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla (1 1/2 teaspoons) and salt (1/2 teaspoon). Gently fold in cereal and coat evenly, then fold in the reserved 4 cups of marshmallows.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Let the mixture come to room temperature and set. Then cut and serve.

Notes

  1. Light touch: To create the requisite chewy gooey texture in these bars, whatever you do, do NOT press the mixture firmly into the pan. That seems to be how everyone made these treats originally, but doing so makes them too hard, crushes the cereal pieces, and ruins the delicate, gorgeous, fluffy texture that takes these Rice Krispie Treats from ordinary to extraordinary!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 4mg