The Original Rice Krispies Treats Squares

The Original Rice Krispies Treats Squares

from food.com
Dessert
10 min
16 servings
116 kcal / serving

This is the recipe for the original rice krispies treats squares...It never fails! Plus, it is a great way to use up a box of cereal! For best results, use fresh marshmallows. I have replaced the butter once with Mott's Healthy Baking butter or oil substitute (it was basically an unsweetened apple sauce) and they still turned out great!

Ingredients

  • 6 cupsrice krispies
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter or 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1package regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 tspVanilla

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.

  2. 2

    Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    (It would be perfect to be measuring out all of the cereal at this time, having it ready in a large bowl.).

  5. 5

    Working quickly, add rice krispies cereal, and stir until the cereal is well coated.

  6. 6

    Using a buttered spatula or waxed paper, press the mixture evenly into a greased 13 by 9 by 2 inch pan (or whatever pan you have on hand).

  7. 7

    When the treats are cooled, cut into squares.

  8. 8

    Serve, and enjoy!