Marshmallow Crispy Rice Treats with Butter and Vanilla
A melted butter and marshmallow mixture binds crisp rice cereal into soft, chewy squares.
A melted butter and marshmallow mixture binds crisp rice cereal into soft, chewy squares. Use gentle heat to keep the marshmallows from hardening, then work quickly once the cereal goes in. Press the mixture lightly into a lined pan; heavy packing makes dense bars. Allow it to set at room temperature before cutting, rather than chilling it for hours. Line a 23 cm square pan with parchment and lightly grease it. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over very low heat; add marshmallows and stir until just smooth, then take off heat. Stir in vanilla and crisp rice cereal quickly until evenly coated. Transfer to lined pan and press gently into an even layer without compacting tightly.
Recipe card
Marshmallow Crispy Rice Treats with Butter and Vanilla
Equipment: Mixing bowls, measuring tools and suitable baking pan or skillet
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare
Line a 23 cm square pan with parchment and lightly grease it.
Melt
Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over very low heat; add marshmallows and stir until just smooth, then take off heat.
Mix
Stir in vanilla and crisp rice cereal quickly until evenly coated.
Press
Transfer to lined pan and press gently into an even layer without compacting tightly.
Set
Leave at room temperature for 45 minutes, then cut into sixteen squares with a lightly oiled knife.
How to tell when it is ready
Leave at room temperature for 45 minutes, then cut into sixteen squares with a lightly oiled knife.
Tips
- Line a 23 cm square pan with parchment and lightly grease it.
- Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over very low heat.
- Stir in vanilla and crisp rice cereal quickly until evenly coated.
- Transfer to lined pan and press gently into an even layer without compacting tightly.
Troubleshooting
- If bars are hard, lower melting heat and press more gently.
- If mixture sticks, lightly grease spatula.
Substitutions
- Use plain puffed rice cereal of similar crispness.
- Use a comparable plain marshmallow brand with same weight.
Variations
- Add mini chocolate chips after mixture cools slightly.
- Use a little cinnamon in the melt.
Serving suggestions
- Cut into party squares.
- Pack individually after cooling.
- Serve with milk.
- Add to a dessert platter.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Keep airtight at room temperature up to 2 days.
Storage
Keep airtight at room temperature up to 2 days.
Food safety
Hot melted sugar can burn; use a heatproof spatula and allow bars to cool before cutting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know marshmallow crispy rice treats is ready?
Leave at room temperature for 45 minutes, then cut into sixteen squares with a lightly oiled knife.
How should I store marshmallow crispy rice treats?
Keep airtight at room temperature up to 2 days.
Cut into party squares. Keep airtight at room temperature up to 2 days.
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