Rice Krispy TreatsRice Krispy Treats are easily one of my favorite sweet treats to have around the home. I love how gooey, crunchy, and satisfyingly sweet they are! I’ve tried SO many different types of Rice Krispies, including the Cookie Butter Rice Krispies from my first cookbook, which is one of my favorite recipes, but these original Rice Krispy Treats are tough to beat! Show
Ingredients for Rice Krispy TreatsSince I love these Rice Krispy Treats so much, I always try to have the ingredients on hand at all times – in case of emergency! The special ingredient for these is the condensed milk and I find that the condensed milk is the hardest for me to always have, so I actually stocked up at Costco, so now I’ll never run out! I literally have over 10 cans in my pantry now and if you’re anything like me, I highly recommend taking this step!
Tips for Making these Rice Krispy TreatsSometimes I just can’t help myself and I dig in right away, but I suggest letting these sit once you’ve put them in the baking pan for at least 30 minutes. This makes sure that they’re the perfect consistency and fully combined! Give these a try and let me know what you think! The Best Rice Krispy Treats in the World
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SaveComments We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. We can pretty much all agree that Rice Krispies treats are nearly perfect. The delightful contrast between chewy and crunchy, and sweet and salty make them fun to eat no matter your age. Plus, they’re easy to adapt to nearly any dietary preference. So when I heard about a one-ingredient upgrade to this classic bake-sale treat, I was skeptical to say the least. Perhaps, like me, you already have a favorite method for dressing up classic homemade Rice Krispies treats. Maybe you’re browning the butter until it has a nutty caramel-like flavor, or maybe you toast the cereal to keep it super crispy under the weight of extra marshmallows. You’ve probably added the now required flaky salt and vanilla extract. Maybe you’ve even made them pumpkin spice-flavored. I’ve tried all those too, and I’m here to shout from the rooftops: There’s a one-ingredient upgrade for more flavorful, stay-soft-for-days Rice Krispies treats that you haven’t tried yet. Why Sweetened Condensed Milk Is the Perfect AdditionHear me out: Adding sweetened condensed milk when making homemade Rice Krispies treats sounds weird. Yet it totally transforms this classic treat. When you add it to the butter and marshmallow mixture, the sweetened condensed milk provides an extra-milky flavor and ultra-gooey texture. And Rice Krispies treats made with sweetened condensed milk stay softer for longer. Kitchn’s Editor-in-Chief, Faith Durand, was the first person to suggest this addition to me, but she learned this smart tip from Meme’s Diner chef-owner Libby Willis after Libby brought the most amazing soft and gooey treats to a Cherry Bombe event. Libby clued her in to the secret ingredient, which is the most amazingly easy and smart trick. How to Add Sweetened Condensed Milk to Rice Krispies TreatsSweetened condensed milk is likely sitting in your pantry right now, just waiting for its moment to shine. So here’s how to do it: Melt the butter for your Rice Krispies treats in a big pot or Dutch oven. (A big pot reduces splatter on your stovetop and makes mixing everything together much easier.) When the butter is bubbling, add 1/3 to 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk and stir to combine. I love a full 1/2 cup for the creamy flavor that it adds, but a 1/3 cup minimum will still get you the gooey texture we are after. Bring the sweetened condensed milk to a boil (this will happen really quickly) and cook for about a minute until it is fragrant. From here, add the marshmallows and vanilla extract and proceed with melting them and adding your cereal as you normally would. Make sure you cool the Rice Krispies treats completely before cutting them into them; this version needs to fully cool before it is set enough for slicing. The wait will be worth it, though. These will be the best Rice Krispies treats you’ve ever had. Why did my rice crispy treats turn out hard?High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!
How do you keep Rice Krispie treats from falling apart?This can happen when the recipe calls for too much butter, it calls for too many marshmallows, or the treats haven't completely cooled; they're liable to be stickier and quicker to fall apart while warm. Use exact ingredients, allow them to cool, and your Rice Krispie squares will form and meld together quite nicely.
What can you use instead of marshmallows for Rice Krispie Treats?Almond Butter – together, almond butter and maple syrup work together to create a sticky mixture that acts as a substitute for marshmallows. This way, you can make rice crispy treats without marshmallows!
Why are my Rice Krispie treats rubbery?Why do my rice crispy treats taste rubbery? Generally, the soggy/rubbery texture is due to adding too much butter. If you have used store-bought marshmallow fluff instead of homemade, be sure to omit the extra butter!
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