My Viral Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
My Viral Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 13 ounces marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces Rice Krispies cereal
- as needed marshmallows, optional, for extra gooeyness
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter browns and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the sweetened condensed milk to the browned butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and add the 13 ounces of marshmallows to the pot. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are mostly melted and smoothly incorporated into the butter and condensed milk mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the entire 12-ounce box of Rice Krispies cereal into the pot with the marshmallow mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly with a spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
If desired, add extra marshmallows now and stir lightly to distribute them throughout the mixture. This will create pockets of melted marshmallow in the final treats.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Transfer the entire Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Using gloved hands or another piece of parchment paper placed on top of the mixture, gently but firmly press the mixture down evenly into the pan to form a compact layer. Avoid pressing too hard, which can make the treats tough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour. This passive time is crucial for them to set properly.
⏱️ 60 min
- 10
Once cooled and set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab of treats from the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into squares using a plastic knife or a sharp, lightly greased knife for best results.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Store the finished Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
My Viral Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 13 ounces marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces Rice Krispies cereal
- as needed marshmallows, optional, for extra gooeyness
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter browns and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the sweetened condensed milk to the browned butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Reduce the heat to low and add the 13 ounces of marshmallows to the pot. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are mostly melted and smoothly incorporated into the butter and condensed milk mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the entire 12-ounce box of Rice Krispies cereal into the pot with the marshmallow mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly with a spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
If desired, add extra marshmallows now and stir lightly to distribute them throughout the mixture. This will create pockets of melted marshmallow in the final treats.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Transfer the entire Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Using gloved hands or another piece of parchment paper placed on top of the mixture, gently but firmly press the mixture down evenly into the pan to form a compact layer. Avoid pressing too hard, which can make the treats tough.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour. This passive time is crucial for them to set properly.
⏱️ 60 min - 10
Once cooled and set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab of treats from the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into squares using a plastic knife or a sharp, lightly greased knife for best results.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Store the finished Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.