I love Rice Krispie Treats, BUT I could never get them to stay soft. They always turned out hard. I did research on the problem, and low and behold it was right there in the directions on the box. Melt over LOW heat, when I melted the butter first and then add the FRESH marshmallows and stir them CONSTANTLY and melt slowly, the squares stayed soft. It is always the details that get me. I love that I can make them with Gluten Free Rice Krispies and they taste awesome.
Rice Krispie Treats 3 TB Butter 4 Cups Mini-Marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies Butter the inside of a 13×9 pan. In a large heavy pan, melt Butter over LOW heat, and then add marshmallows. Melt over LOW heat. ** When all marshmallows are melted, stir in rice krispies, stir until completely combined. Spoon into the buttered 13 x 9 pan. Using the butter wrapper placed over your fingers, press the mixture into the pan. Let cool at room temperature. Best served the same day or wrap in plastic wrap after they are cooled. **Microwave Directions: In a large glass bowl, melt butter then add marshmallows stir. Melt on high for two minutes and stir. If not completely melted microwave for another minute.
Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats You will make THREE separate batches: First Strawberry, Second Regular Batch, and Third chocolate. 1st the Strawberry Batch 2 TB Butter or margarine 3 Cups Mini-Marshmallows ½ tea. Strawberry Extract, added with marshmallows 2 drops Red food coloring, added with marshmallows 4 Cups Rice Krispies
2nd the Regular Batch 2 TB Butter or margarine 3 Cups Mini-Marshmallows 4 Cups Rice Krispies
3rd the Chocolate Batch 2 TB Butter or margarine 3 Cups Mini-Marshmallows 6 oz. Chocolate Candy Bar (Symphony or Hershey’s) 4 Cups Rice Krispies
Butter the inside of a 13×9 or slightly larger pan. Start by making the Strawberry Batch. Melt Butter over LOW heat, and then add marshmallows. Melt over LOW heat. When all marshmallows are melted, add the strawberry extract and red food coloring. Stir in Rice Krispies, stir until completely combined. Press into buttered 13 x 9 pan. Put butter on your hands and press them into the pan. Make the Regular Batch. When it is finished, press onto the top of the Strawberry Batch. Make the Chocolate Batch; break the candy bar into pieces and set aside. First melt the marshmallow and then put in the chocolate into the marshmallows to melt, stir and then add Rice Krispies. When finished press on top of the Regular Batch. They will be ready to serve in about an hour. Cool at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap after they have cooled.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
3 TB Butter 4 Cups Mini-Marshmallows ½ Cup Peanut Butter 6 cups COCOA Krispies Butter the inside of a 13×9 pan. In a large heavy pan, melt Butter over LOW heat, and then add marshmallows. Melt over LOW heat. ** When they are almost melted add the peanut butter. Melt over LOW heat. ** When all marshmallows are melted, stir in Rice Krispies, stir until completely combined. Press into the buttered 13 x 9 pan. With the butter wrapper on your hands press into pan, or buttered your hands. Let cool at room temperature. Best served the same day or wrap in plastic wrap after they cool completely.
**Microwave Directions: In a large glass bowl, melt butter and peanut butter then add marshmallows stir. Melt on high for two minutes and stir. If not completely melted microwave for another minute.
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