I have made so many batches of Rice Krispie Squares/Treats over the past few weeks, I’m not even sure we like them anymore.
It started with Chloe asking for them for a snack one day – so I made a batch.
Turned out HARD AS A ROCK.
We ate them anyways.
I thought I’d redeem myself in my daughter’s eyes and try a second batch with a different recipe…
Started out soft, but hardened up within hours.
We ate them anyways.
I thought I’d better figure out a solution before my rear-end expanded any further, so I posted a request on Facebook for hints and tips to help make them gooey…
Most people said to just use more marshmallows, or fewer Rice Krispies. (which really is the same thing).
I found a recipe online that said to add a bit of milk to the mixture – I added 3 tbsp.
WAAAAAAAY too gooey.
We ate them anyways.
I have finally found the magic recipe for delicious Rice Krispie treats – that will remain gooey (but not too gooey) for days!!
For you, my lovelies, I have even coloured them in green to celebrate both this momentous occasion and St. Patrick’s Day in one:
You will need:
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 50 marshmallows (not miniature)
- 5 cups Rice Krispies (Rice Krispies cereal tastes the best, I did try the no name brand and they had a sort of stale flavour)
- 1tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp milk
Directions:
1. Butter a 9 x 9″ pan.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter on low heat
3. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and blended together
There are a few key elements to this recipe – the first of which is to melt both the butter and the marshmallows slowly. I put mine on med/low heat. You do not want the butter to brown at all.
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4. Add vanilla and milk and mix together.
5. Remove from heat and add cereal until well coated.
6. Using a buttered spatula, press mixture gently (not firmly) into buttered pan
7. Cut into squares when cooled.
I promise – through my many batches of trial and error – these will taste delicious and will stay gooey for a couple/few days.
Mine may last for weeks – we’re so sick of eating them.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
