marshmallow treats
Special Note: The 1941 original rice cereal recipe called for 1/4 c. butter and 5 c. cereal. Over the years they changed it to 3 T. butter and 6 c. cereal. (I guess to make it healthier??) I find that when you use the new recipe the treats are dry and tend to fall apart. I stick with the old original recipe! Hint- try adding a dash of salt or vanilla for great flavor.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Microwave
yield
12 squares
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 cups rice cereal (rice krispies)
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- OPTIONAL
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- dash salt
How To Make marshmallow treats
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Step 1Microwave butter with marshmallows on high setting for 3 minutes. Stirring after 2 minutes. Stir in cereal, mixing until well coated. Note: You must work fast or it starts to set.
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Step 2Using a buttered spatula, press the mixture evenly into a 13x9x2 inch pan which has been buttered or sprayed with nonstick spray or lined with parchment/wax paper. -
Step 3Cut into squares when the mixture cools. Makes 12 large squares.
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Step 4Hint: Just before adding the cereal to the mix, you may add a dash or two of salt and/or a tablespoon of vanilla extract.
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Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
American
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