Rice Crispy Treats

Rice Crispy Treats

Butter* the interior of an 8"x8" pan. Set aside.

Into a large mixing bowl, measure:

5 cups crisp rice cereal

1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Set aside.

To a microwave-safe mixing bowl, add:

4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

5 Tbsp butter

Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir the mixture until smooth. *If it won't stir smooth, microwave in additional 20-second increments. 

Immediately pour melted marshmallow mixture into crisp rice cereal, folding together until cereal is coated in marshmallows.

Pour into prepared pan, pressing lightly to form treats into an even layer.

Cut into squares and serve.

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Brenda tips:

• Serving size: 16 (4x4 grid) or 9 (3x3 grid) treats

• Butter* simply means to coat the surface with butter. Easiest way is to use a refrigerated square so that it is still firm. Fold the wax paper back on one end (leaving the wax paper wrapped on the other end to hold on to) and lightly rub the butter over the surface, making sure to entirely coat, even into the corners.

• Brenda prefers to use the microwave for rice crispy treats . . . it's one of the few recipes that she prefers the microwave. A pot on the stove can be substituted, results may vary.

• Notice the ratio is 1:1:1. You can multiply or divide this recipe as needed. 

  • For instance, small batch:

    • 1 cup crisp rice cereal

    • 1 cup miniature marshmallows

    • 1 Tbsp butter

  • Note: recommended to keep batches in manageable sizes.

• A tip from Sheryl (Brenda's sister): Don't melt ~10% of the miniature marshmallows, but add them to the dry cereal instead. When the hot marshmallow is incorporated, pockets of marshmallow are created for a bakery-style treat.

• A tip from Chelsea: To add a peanut buttery flavor, melt 1/2 cup of peanut butter with the butter and marshmallows. Yum!