Rice Krispies Treats

As always, the homemade version of rice krispies squares are the best! In a pinch, I’ve tried store bought and even coffee shop versions of this simple classic recipe only to be left wondering what on earth they were made of. They may look like the real thing but they don’t taste or have a texture anywhere near the real fresh homemade thing! No matter how many people are around when I make these, they are always gobbled up by the end of the day…or sooner…lol!!

Rice Krispies Treats

Special Note: These are often formed in a cake pan and then cut into squares. In my version, I have some fun shaped ‘cake’ pans. Either way, whatever form is used needs to be well buttered and if you need to use your fingers to compress the rice krispies treats into their form, you might need a little butter on your fingertips. This stuff is sticky :).

Ingredients:

• 1/4c butter

• 5c miniature or 40 regular marshmallows

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• 6c Rice Krispies

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan (I used my big pasta/soup pot) over low heat.

2. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended.

3. Remove from heat.

4. Stir in vanilla (if using)

5. Add rice krispies cereal stirring until well coated.

6. Using lightly buttered spatula (if pressing into a cake pan), press into the buttered pan.

7. Cool and cut into squares.

8. And watch them disappear ;).