Marshmallow Treats

These classic marshmallow treats are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful contrast between airy, toasted cereal and gooey, sweet marshmallow. They are incredibly simple to make, requiring no oven time, which makes them perfect for hot summer days or last-minute dessert requests. The result is a soft, chewy square that holds its shape just enough to be portable but melts in your mouth with every bite. Ideal for potlucks, school lunches, or a nostalgic afternoon snack, these treats bring back childhood memories with every chew. Customize them with your favorite cereal variations for endless flavor possibilities.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 24

Calories: 935.6

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These classic marshmallow treats are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful contrast between airy, toasted cereal and gooey, sweet marshmallow. They are incredibly simple to make, requiring no oven time, which makes them perfect for hot summer days or last-minute dessert requests. The result is a soft, chewy square that holds its shape just enough to be portable but melts in your mouth with every bite. Ideal for potlucks, school lunches, or a nostalgic afternoon snack, these treats bring back childhood memories with every chew. Customize them with your favorite cereal variations for endless flavor possibilities.

Ingredients

1/4 cups BUTTER OR MARGARINE
5 cups RICE KRISPIES CEREAL
10 oz MARSHMALLOWS OR 4C MINI

Directions

1
Melt butter or margarine in a large saucepan over low heat.
2
Add marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
3
Continue cooking over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Remove the saucepan from heat.
5
Add Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture.
6
Stir thoroughly until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
7
Using a buttered spatula, press the mixture firmly into a buttered 9-inch by 13-inch pan.
8
Allow the treats to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 935.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.8g17%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 191.2mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 217.6g73%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 215.0g
Protein 4.6g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: marshmallow, treats, rice krispies, no-bake, dessert, snack, cereal, easy, quick, vegetarian, comfort food, potluck, homemade, childhood, sweet, chewy, crispy, afternoon, family, classic

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