Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats

ULTIMATE RICE KRISPIES TREATS

8/1/2010

Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats

What exactly are the best Rice Krispies Treats? That's always the big debate at our house. Some of my kids love traditional marshmallow-based treats, and others prefer Krispie Bars, which are sometimes referred to as "Scotcheroos".

This family-favorite recipe makes the BEST Rice Krispie Treats ever - bakery-style, super thick, soft and gooey, with extra marshmallows in every bite - the Ultimate Rice Krispie Bars!

Bakery-Style Rice Krispies Treats

These homemade treats are not to be confused with the pre-packaged treats that you buy at the grocery store. They are too fresh and flavorful! And so thick - a full two-inches of soft marshmallow ooey gooey treats!

Once you've made these at home, you'll never buy pre-packaged treats, or pay over-the-top prices for simple Rice Krispie bars from the bakery.

FIVE SIMPLE INGREDIENTS.

Unsalted Butter
Kraft Mini-Marshmallows
Pure Vanilla Extract
Kosher Salt
Rice Krispies Cereal

IS THIS RECIPE BETTER THAN THE ONE ON THE PACKAGE?

Ahhhh….absolutely! Butter, pure vanilla and the tiniest bit of kosher salt take these to the next level! LOTS of melted marshmallow, and extra mini-marshmallows stirred in at the end make these the most marshmallowey treats ever!

Once you've tried one, you'll never go back. Promise!

RECIPE TRICKS

You will need 3-1/2 (10 oz.) bags of mini marshmallows for this recipe.
You can prepare this in your microwave if you have a large microwave and a VERY large microwave-safe bowl – keeping in mind that the marshmallows will puff up a LOT! Cook at half power in one minute increments, stirring between each minute, until the marshmallows are puffed and melted evenly.
You can eliminate the extra four cups of extra marshmallows that are added in at the end, with no other changes made to the recipe.
You can substitute marshmallow cream – substitute four (7.5 oz.) jars of marshmallow cream for the 16 cups of mini marshmallows. Add the marshmallow cream to the melted butter over low heat and proceed with the recipe.
You really do need a wooden spoon for this recipe – the mixture is pretty thick and heavy and will snap plastic spoons or spatulas.

Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats

ULTIMATE RICE KRISPIES TREATS

What exactly are the best Rice Krispies Treats? That's always the debate at our house! This recipe is hands-down the BEST Rice Krispies Treats ever - bakery-style, super thick, soft and gooey with extra marshmallows in every bite - the Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats!

Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats

INGREDIENTS:
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
20 cups mini marshmallows (divided)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
12 cups Rice Krispies cereal

HOW I MAKE THESE:

1. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or foil (with overhang on all sides of pan); spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a large non-stick stockpot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and 16 cups (680g) of mini marshmallows over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until the marshmallows are melted. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

3. With a wooden spoon, stir in the Rice Krispies and mix until the cereal is evenly coated.

4. With a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining 4 cups mini marshmallows.

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan as evenly as you can. Spray the bottom of a large spatula with non-stick spray and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.

6. Keep at room temperature for an hour. Using the edges of the parchment paper or foil, pullup and remove the treats from the pan.

7. Spray a large knife with non-stick cooking spray and cut treats into 24 large squares.

8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or wrap individually in plastic wrap for easy individual servings!

YIELD: 24 bars

NOTES:

You will need 3-1/2 (10 oz.) bags of mini marshmallows for this recipe.
You can prepare this in your microwave if you have a large microwave and a VERY large microwave-safe bowl – keeping in mind that the marshmallows will puff up a LOT! Cook at half power in one minute increments, stirring between each minute, until the marshmallows are puffed and melted evenly.
You can eliminate the extra four cups of extra marshmallows that are added in at the end, with no other changes made to the recipe.
You can substitute marshmallow cream – substitute four (7.5 oz.) jars of marshmallow cream for the 16 cups of mini marshmallows. Add the marshmallow cream to the melted butter over low heat and proceed with the recipe.
You really do need a wooden spoon for this recipe – the mixture is pretty thick and heavy and will snap plastic spoons or spatulas.

Originally posted August 2010; revised & reposted February 2019.

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