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Rice Krispie Squares Recipe

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Three rice krispie squares showing crisped rice and marshmallow texture
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Lightly pressed cereal squares with a tender marshmallow binding and a little vanilla.
Estimated Recipe CostEstimated US$5 for the whole 16-square batch (about $0.31 each); store and brand prices vary.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 137
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Squares
  • 160 g crisped rice cereal about 6 US cups; weigh for consistency
  • 56 g unsalted butter 4 tablespoons, divided: 1 teaspoon for pan and tool
  • 340 g mini marshmallows 12 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch square baking pan 23 cm
  • 1 Large heavy saucepan
  • 1 Heatproof spatula
  • 1 Kitchen scale
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Sharp knife

Instructions
 

  1. Line a 9-inch (23 cm) square pan with parchment, leaving overhang. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the measured butter to lightly grease the parchment and spatula. Measure all remaining ingredients before heating.
  2. Melt the remaining butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir gently for 4–6 minutes until smooth. Do not boil or brown the mixture.
  3. Take the pan off the heat. Stir in vanilla and salt, then fold in the cereal until evenly coated, working promptly without crushing the grains.
  4. Scrape into the prepared pan. Use the greased spatula or parchment to spread into the corners and lightly level the surface. Do not compress firmly.
  5. Cool uncovered at room temperature for about 45 minutes, until set enough to cut. Lift out by the parchment. Cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife. Store airtight once fully cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1.5gFat: 2.8gSaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 7.5mgSodium: 86mgSugar: 13.5g

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Notes

Fresh marshmallows melt most evenly. Use low heat and avoid firmly compacting the mixture. Contains milk; ordinary crisped rice cereal may contain barley malt and is not automatically gluten-free. Gelatin marshmallows are not vegetarian. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze separated layers up to 6 weeks. Nutrition is estimated per 1 of 16 squares from cereal, marshmallow and butter manufacturer labels, including all measured butter; brands and optional accompaniments change values. Cost is an estimate for quantities used, not full packages. Instructional video: Stephanie Jaworski of Joy of Baking demonstrates the classic cereal, butter and marshmallow technique; this version uses more butter and marshmallows, weighed cereal and added salt, so follow the written quantities here.

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