Thick & Fluffy Rice Krispies Treats
Let’s talk a little bit about the deliciousness you see here. I know that everyone can make Rice Krispies treats and has a recipe they always use. But, you haven’t met these Thick & Fluffy Rice Krispies Treats. What I love about these: they are so thick, soft and fluffy, no rock hard treats here. Also, if you need two pans of Rice Krispies treats, I have the perfect solution. Buy the family size box of Rice Krispies cereal, it’s an 18 ounces box. It’s the perfect amount of cereal to make these Thick & Fluffy Rice Krispies Treats along with a pan of Strawberry Lemonade Rice Krispies Treats. The perfect combination when you want variety, along with a classic.
The Steps
These are very easy to make, just melt the butter on low, add the mini marshmallows and salt and melt completely. Remove from the heat, add the vanilla extract and Rice Krispies cereal and mix all together. Then dump it into the pan and DONE!
Tips for soft Rice Krispies Treats (re-post from my other Rice Krispies treats recipe)
- Don’t push the Rice Krispies down into the pan, they’ll become rock hard with compression, lightly press them down, just until they are spread out in an even layer.
- Melt the butter slowly, like painfully slow, watching-paint-dry slow, I’m exaggerating, but seriously, melt slowly on low.
- Use slightly damp fingertips to gently press the Rice Krispies into the pan, so you don’t end up with Rice Krispies treat fingers, that’s not necessary a bad thing because then it’s snack time.
Thick & Fluffy Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 26 ounces mini marshmallows (1- 16 ounce bag plus 1- 10 ounce bag)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1- 12 ounce box Rice Krispies cereal (12 cups)
- mini chocolate chip, sprinkles, mini m&m’s for topping, optional
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter slowly, over low heat. When the butter is almost melted, add all the mini marshmallows and salt. Cook on low, stirring frequently, until the marshmallows are completely melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Next, add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir with a large spoon until all the marshmallows and Rice Krispies are completely combined.
- Spread into the prepared 9×13 inch pan. Gently press with slightly damp fingertips. If you’d like, sprinkle on desired toppings, which can be mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, mini m&m’s, or nothing at at all (they’ll still be delicious). Enjoy!