Rice Krispy Treats
This iconic dessert recipe is even better with the addition of a simple secret ingredient. It really makes the flavor of this classic treat, pop!
Equipment
- 13x9 inch dish
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice Krispy cereal
Instructions
- Gather together and measure out all the ingredients before you begin.
- Spray a 13x9 inch dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium low heat.
- Once the butter is melted add the marshmallows to the pot.
- Stir until marshmallows are melted, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes. Low and slow produces the best results.
- Once the marshmallows are completely melted, add one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir to combine with the melted marshmallows.
- Add rice Krispy cereal to the pot.
- Turn off heat and stir to combine everything. Stir until all the rice cereal is coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Spoon the mixture into the greased 13x9 inch dish.
- Use a piece of parchment paper to spread the cereal mixture out in the dish in an even layer.
- Allow treats to cool for one hour.
- Cut into 24 squares to serve.
- Store treats in an air tight container.