Rice Krispie Treats
Cost $2.30 recipe / $0.26 servingSweet and fluffy marshmallows, creamy butter, and crispy rice cereal make these homemade rice krispie treats melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp butter (salted) ($0.60)
- 6 cups mini marshmallows (10oz. package) ($1.00)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract ($0.14)
- 4 cups rice krispie cereal ($0.56)
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Instructions
- Line an 8x8 dish with waxed paper or foil and coat lightly in oil.
- Add the butter to a pot and melt over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and continue to stir and cook until the marshmallows are melted and incorporated into the butter.
- Once the marshmallows are melted and incorporated, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the rice krispie cereal and stir until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Press the rice krispie mixture into the prepared dish using a lightly oiled spatula. Avoid over compacting the treats.
- Allow the treats to cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until solid. Slice into 9 pieces and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSodium: 159mgFiber: 1g
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