I chose a very easy recipe for my first post because it always seems that the easy recipes do not turn out the way I expect! I have made many versions of Rice Krispie Treats only to be disappointed repeatedly by a rock hard product. Often, I have felt mystified by my inability to produce delicious and chewy treats after simply following a recipe that claims to produce such a result! After some diligent research I HAVE FOUND THE KEY! The secret to melt in your mouth, chewy, and delicious treats is in the marshmellow melting process. Rather than allow the marshmellows to melt fully, they should be heated slowly and left with marshmellow lumps. Why has this been kept a secret?
Ingredients
7 cups of Rice Krispy cereal
10 oz. bag of mini marshmellows (16 oz. for the true marshmellow lover)
4 tbsp of unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla
Method
1. Melt butter slowly in a large pot
2. Add marshmellows and coat with melted butter. Stir marshmellows constantly as they begin to melt.
DO NOT allow marshmellows to melt completely (see picture above).
3. Add vanilla at the end of marshmellow melting time and stir.
4. Off the heat, add Rice Krispy cereal and coat completely with marshmellow mixture.
5. Press mixture into a greased (I use Pam) 9x13 pan with greased fingers. Allow to cool for 1 hour and enjoy!
Recipe rating: ****
