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Easy Rice Krispie Squares

Try this easy Rice Krispie squares recipe for gooey and delicious treats in no time.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy rice krispie squares, recipe for rice krispie treats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cool: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

large non stick pot
8x11 inch baking pan

Ingredients

  • 50 large marshmallows
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 cups crisp rice cereal Rice Krispies

Instructions

  • Grease a 8x11 inch pan with butter.
  • In a large non stick pot, melt butter with marshmallows over medium low heat until just melted.
  • Add vanilla and crisp rice cereal. Grease rubber scraper with butter, then stir mixture until Rice Krispies are well coated
  • Fold mixture into prepared pan. Using butter on fingers, press Rice Krispie mixture evenly into the pan.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut into desired sized pieces.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for best texture and flavor.
  • Use low heat to melt marshmallows with butter.
  • Grease pot and all instruments first.
  • Do not press mixture into pan too hard.
  • Cut squares with a sharp knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg