Rice Krispie Treats are a childhood favorite that never go out of style. Make them for parties or throw them in lunchboxes to satisfy a sweet tooth. These aren’t your average marshmallowy squares. We’ve layered them up to add fruity flavor. If you’re looking for a colorful desert, try these Rice Krispie Treats with a Fruity Pebble twist.
Some tips for making these sticky and delicious treats.
- Use fresh mini marshmallows: forget the stale bag of marshmallows buried in the back of the pantry. Fresh marshmallows melt better, giving you that irresistible smooth-stretchy-gooey-texture.
- Be prepared: It’s a quick process, so having everything out, measured and ready to go before you turn on the burner is key. Having a buddy to help never hurts.
- Butter everything, like… for real. Melted marshmallows are the definition of a sticky situation. Prep the pots, pan and utensils with butter or cooking spray when you’re ready to start. Keep this nearby if you plan to use your hands to press the treats into the pan.
- Melt marshmallows low and slow: you don’t want to burn those bad boys so keep the heat on low and stir constantly for best results.
- Layers: For clean lines in your layers, let the bottom layer cool slightly before adding the top. If it’s too hot they will melt together.
- Press firmly but not too hard: You can use a buttered utensil or your buttered hands to shape your treats flat in the pan. To avoid them becoming too dense or tough, press down gently and quickly to keep that light and chewy texture.
- Let them cool before cutting: The hardest part of making these is waiting to eat them. Give them about 30 minutes to cool down and firm up before cutting.
How to Store Rice Krispie Treats
If they don’t disappear within the first day, be sure to store them in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy. They’ll stay fresh for up to three days. If you need to keep them longer, you can freeze them! Wrap each treat in plastic wrap or separate them with wax paper and place them in a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready to eat, let them thaw for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 16oz bag mini marshmallows
- 4 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 2 cups Fruity Pebbles Cereal
Instructions
- Prep a 9x9 pan, coat generously with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Once melted, add in 6 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the Rice Krispies Cereal.
- Pour mixture into prepped pan. With greased hands or a utensil, quickly and gently press down into an even layer.
- In a medium pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat. Once melted, add in 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the Fruity Pebbles Cereal.
- Spread the Fruity Pebbles mixture evenly over the Rice Krispies layer, pressing down gently so the layers stick together.
- Let the treats sit for about 30 minutes to firm up.
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