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Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats

12 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR 30MINS

Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats

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How do you make Ultimate Rice Krispies Bars even better? Start with the best recipe for Rice Krispies Treats - bakery-style, thick, soft, and gooey with extra marshmallows in every bite - dipped in chocolate-butterscotch-peanut butter or white chocolate, and then sprinkled with sprinkles suited for any occasion.
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How do you make Ultimate Rice Krispies Bars even better? Start with the best recipe for Rice Krispies Treats - bakery-style, thick, soft, and gooey with extra marshmallows in every bite - dipped in chocolate-butterscotch-peanut butter or white chocolate, and then sprinkled with sprinkles suited for any occasion.
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Snowflakes & Coffeecakes
I'm Diane, but you can call me Mama V! I love to create and make family-friendly food for my family and friends, and I love sharing my favorite tried-and-true recipes.
https://www.snowflakesandcoffeecakes.com/

1HR 30MINS

Total Time

$0.90

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Pink Candy Melts
to taste
Pink Candy Melts
Sprinkles
to taste
Sprinkles
pink, red, and white varieties
M&M's® Milk Chocolate Minis
to taste
M&M's® Milk Chocolate Minis
Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats
Unsalted Butter
2/3 cup
Unsalted Butter
Mini Marshmallows
20 cups
Mini Marshmallows, divided
Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Rice Krispies® Cereal
12 cups
Rice Krispies® Cereal
Chocolate Topping
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
3/4 cup
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Butterscotch Chips
3/4 cup
Butterscotch Chips
Creamy Peanut Butter
4 Tbsp
Creamy Peanut Butter
White Chocolate
1 cup
White Chocolate

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
685
Fat
22.7 g
Protein
7.8 g
Carbs
112.6 g
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Snowflakes & Coffeecakes
I'm Diane, but you can call me Mama V! I love to create and make family-friendly food for my family and friends, and I love sharing my favorite tried-and-true recipes.
https://www.snowflakesandcoffeecakes.com/

Author's Notes

Yields 24 bars.

You will need 3-1/2 (10 oz.) bags of mini marshmallows for this recipe.

You can eliminate the extra four cups of extra marshmallows that are added in at the end, with no other changes made to the recipe.

Don’t refrigerate these bars! They will harden and dry out.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or foil (with overhang on all sides of pan); spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
step 2
In a large non-stick stockpot or Dutch oven, melt the Unsalted Butter (2/3 cup) and Mini Marshmallows (16 cups) over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until the marshmallows are melted. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp).
step 2 In a large non-stick stockpot or Dutch oven, melt the Unsalted Butter (2/3 cup) and Mini Marshmallows (16 cups) over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until the marshmallows are melted. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp).
step 3
With a wooden spoon, stir in the Rice Krispies® Cereal (12 cups) and mix until the cereal is evenly coated. Then stir in the remaining Mini Marshmallows (4 cups).
step 3 With a wooden spoon, stir in the Rice Krispies® Cereal (12 cups) and mix until the cereal is evenly coated. Then stir in the remaining Mini Marshmallows (4 cups).
step 4
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan as evenly as you can. Spray the bottom of a large spatula with non-stick spray and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
step 4 Pour the mixture into the prepared pan as evenly as you can. Spray the bottom of a large spatula with non-stick spray and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
step 5
Keep at room temperature for an hour. Using the edges of the parchment paper or foil, pullup and remove the treats from the pan. Spray a large knife with non-stick cooking spray and cut treats into 24 large squares.
step 5 Keep at room temperature for an hour. Using the edges of the parchment paper or foil, pullup and remove the treats from the pan. Spray a large knife with non-stick cooking spray and cut treats into 24 large squares.
step 6
For the white chocolate topping, melt White Chocolate (1 cup) in a microwave oven in a small microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 1 minute increments, stirring between each minute until melted and smooth.
step 7
For Chocolate, place Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (3/4 cup) and Butterscotch Chips (3/4 cup) in a microwave oven at 50% power in 1-minute increments, stirring between each minute just until melted and smooth; stir in Creamy Peanut Butter (4 Tbsp) until well blended and silky.
step 8
Melt the Pink Candy Melts (to taste) to make a drizzle.
step 9
Dip the top of each cut square into the melted chocolate, place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with Sprinkles (to taste), M&M's® Milk Chocolate Minis (to taste), or drizzle with candy melts. Allow chocolate topping to firm up at room temperature before serving.
step 10
Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or wrap individually in plastic wrap for easy serving.
step 10 Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or wrap individually in plastic wrap for easy serving.

Tags

American
4th of July
Comfort Food
Microwave
Christmas
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dessert
Game Day
Halloween
Rice
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