Description
We know, the internet is overflowing with rice krispies treats recipes. But trust us, this recipe is the one that will end all the debates.
Ingredients
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- 1 stick salted butter
- 2 16 oz bags of mini marshmallows
- 9 cups rice Krispies cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla extract/ vanilla bean paste
- Flakey salt (optional)
Instructions
- Start by lightly grease a 9×13 pan with 1 tbsp softened butter and line with parchment paper.
- In a dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly and golden. Pour marshmallows into pot and stir with rubber spatula until completely melted. Be careful not to overcook because they melt quickly.
- Once melted, remove the mixture from the heat and mix in vanilla extract. Pour rice krispies cereal into the pot and stir until evenly incorporated.Make sure there aren’t any large clumps of melted marshmallow at the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
- Quickly, pour the rice Krispies mixture in your greased pan and press down. Lightly wet or grease your hands and press the into the pan until evenly filled. Sprinkle top with flakey sea salt (optional) to add a nice balance of salty-sweet.
- Cover with foil or plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes or at room temperature for about an hour to set before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Setting Time: 15