The absolute best recipe for Rice Krispie Treats! They are such an easy no-bake treat, but somehow also easy to mess up. (Say no to rock-hard krispie treats!) I’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to make the gooiest, softest, marshmallow-stretch-iest Rice Krispie Treats of your life! Originally posted November 5, 2020. Show
I am not a crafty person. Pinterest is only interesting to me for the recipes. (As Jacqueline eloquently states in Ever After: “I’m only here for the food.”) I think I was supposed to be a mom back in the 90s, when it was normal for a kid birthday party to consist of nothing but pizza, screaming, and cake. That’s all I remember from my birthday parties as a kid anyway. But noOoOo. Birthday parties nowadays have to be all “Instagram-worthy.” So, trying my best to make fun memories for my kids, I decided to make homemade invitations to my daughter’s birthday party. It’s Rapunzel themed, and Pinterest said it would be cute to braid some yellow yarn and glue it on. But I’m also super cheap, and all I had in the house was twine. Twine is kind of blonde-ish, right? Apparently twine is a little TOO close to natural blonde. I posted this picture on Instagram and got tons of messages. “Did you cut off your daughter’s braid for her birthday invitation??” People probably think I’m a serial killer you guys. No, I did not cut off my daughter’s braid!! Gah! But…I can kind of see why they were confused. Hashtag 90s mom at heart. I think it’s time to start buying party invitations instead of making them, clearly it is not my forte. Homemade Rice Krispies Treats Recipe: it’s time to get this rightBut you know what is my forte?? These bad boys. Be honest: how many bad rice crispy treats have you had in your life? It’s a tragedy, right? One time when I was a kid in Sunday school, my dear teacher brought rice krispie treats for us to eat after class. I happened to have a loose tooth that day, and the rice krispies were so hard and dry that I lost my tooth trying to bite into it. Ever since then I have been very suspicious of other people’s rice krispie treats. I do the bend test every time. If I can bend it pretty easily, I’ll eat it. If it’s too stiff, PASS. I don’t want to lose any more teeth thankyouverymuch. You know if it’s nice and bendy, there is at least a decent ratio of buttery-marshmallow to crispy rice. Ingredients for the best Rice Krispie TreatsFull recipe given below!
How to make Rice Krispie TreatsSo how to get this nice bendy, stretchy, marshmallow-glory texture? It’s all in the ratio! Too much crispy rice, and your rice Krispies will be dry. Too much marshmallow and your Rice Krispie Treats won’t hold their shape. Too much butter and they will just be straight up greasy. You would not think that a 3 ingredient basic recipe could go so wrong, but it totally can! I’ve got the missing baby tooth to prove it. After a few tests, the ratio I settled on is as follows:
This is the perfect amount of marshmallow to crunchy rice. The resulting bars hold their shape, but they are supremely gooey. Like, your fingers will be sticky when you eat them. When you bite into them, the marshmallow stretch may or may not get on your chin. This is not an apology. Some good things to know, if you would like to play around with your own rice krispie treats ratio: 1 cup mini marshmallows = 2 ounces 1 cup crispy rice cereal = 1 ounce Extracts: the secret to the best flavorI love adding vanilla extract to my rice krispie treats. It enhances the flavor of the marshmallows and gives it this beautiful fragrance. But sometimes I like to take it a step even further: In addition to vanilla I add a little almond extract and coconut extract. This might sound like too much to you, but I swear by it. These are the secret ingredients to my favorite Buttercream Frosting for Sugar Cookies, too. The combination of vanilla and just a little almond and coconut gives it this amazing flavor profile! You can leave out the almond and coconut if you like, but don’t skip the vanilla. It’s a powerhouse of flavor! Rice Krispies Treats mix-ins: an abominationOkay, I’m exaggerating! There is a time and a place for mix-ins, like these Cranberry Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. I found a ton of recipes that call for leaving out a cup of mini marshmallows and stirring it in with the rice at the end, so you have little mini marshmallows studded throughout your rice krispies. But I’m a purist. No mix-ins in my original rice krispie treats please. Just give it to me straight. I don’t like whole marshmallows in my ice cream, and I don’t like them in my rice krispies either. (Give me a marshmallow swirl any day.) But if you like it, I’m not here to judge you. Just make sure to add an EXTRA amount of mini mallows, don’t take mallows from the amount called for in the recipe. I tried this recipe as-is in a square pan and also in a 9×13 inch pan. Both work great! Each bar will be thicker in a square pan. I prefer 9×13. Tips for a Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
How long does it take for Rice Krispies treats to harden?Not too long! It takes about an hour for them to cool off completely after melting on the stove. But you can start digging in after 20-30 minutes if you don’t mind an extra gooey rice krispie. Who would mind that?? I hope you get a chance to make these soon! Maybe I will make these rice krispie treats for the birthday party. Do you think that will make everyone forget about the creepy braid incident?? FAQs for Rice Krispie Treats RecipeHow do you make rice krispies stick together?The key to making sure they hold their shape is to use the right marshmallow to cereal ratio! Here’s the ratio I’ve settled in on for this recipe:
Why are my rice krispie treats not crispy?There are a couple of reasons your treats might have come out soggy or too soft. First, your cereal might be too old. Check the expiration and make sure the crispy rice cereal is nice and fresh for the best texture! Second, you may have used too much butter. The butter is there to add flavor depth and to coat the pan so the marshmallow/cereal mixture doesn’t stick too much. We don’t want too much or it won’t mix properly and it can cause the cereal to become soggy. Why do my rice crispy treats get hard?The biggest reason people end up with hard Rice Krispie Treats is because they use high heat. Make sure that you melt both the butter and the marshmallows on medium heat. It may take just a little bit longer, but the soft and gooey treats you end up with are so worth it! Do Rice Krispie Treats Need to Be Refrigerated?Nope! Your Rice Krispie Treats will stay soft and fresh for 3-5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Just try to make them last that long. More no bake treats you are going to love!
Best Rice Krispie TreatsServings: 12 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins The absolute best recipe for Rice Krispie Treats! They are such an easy no-bake treat, but somehow also easy to mess up. (Say no to rock-hard krispie treats!) I’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to make the gooiest, softest, marshmallow-stretch-iest Rice Krispie Treats of your life!
You can make rice crispy treats in the microwave! It’s super easy. Add the butter and all the marshmallows to a large bowl, and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time. When the mixture is completely smooth and there are no lumps, continue with the recipe in step 6 by adding in the vanilla, salt, and other extracts, then the crispy rice. You can fit this amount of rice krispie treats in a square 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan without adjusting the recipe. They will just be really thick! Or you can halve the recipe for a square pan. Serving: 1 g, Calories: 252 kcal, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Sodium: 232 mg, Potassium: 25 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 23 g, Vitamin A: 1323 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 4 mg, Iron: 5 mg Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Calories: 252kcal Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. How is a rice crispy made?Rice Krispies are made of crisped rice (rice and sugar paste that is formed into rice shapes or "berries", cooked, dried and toasted), and expand forming very thin and hollowed out walls that are crunchy and crisp. When milk is added to the cereal the walls tend to collapse, creating the "snap, crackle and pop" sounds.
What are the ingredients in Rice Krispies?Ingredients. Ingredients: Rice, sugar, contains 2% or less of salt, malt flavor. Vitamins and Minerals: Iron (ferric phosphate), niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Why are my homemade Rice Krispie Treats hard?Don't crank the heat on the stovetop too high.
High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!
How do you make Rice Krispies with rice?To make the crispy rice:. Place the rice water and salt into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. ... . Pre-heat the oven to 250º.. Spread the rice out onto a small baking sheet. Bake (dehydrate) in the oven for 2 hours. ... . The last step is the most important, to puff the rice.. Why are my Rice Krispies not crunchy?There are a couple of reasons your treats might have come out soggy or too soft. First, your cereal might be too old. Check the expiration and make sure the crispy rice cereal is nice and fresh for the best texture! Second, you may have used too much butter.
How do you make rice crispy treats not soggy?Check your brand for the oil/water %. If it is too high this makes your cereal turn out soggy. Either try switching to butter or a margarine brand with a lower % of liquids.
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