Try these super easy Rice Krispie treats for any holiday or party. And make them your own by topping with sprinkles, icing, drizzle or whatever. Or add mini chocolate chips or a bit of peanut butter for a flavor switch.
Equipment
9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
1/2cupSalted butter 1 stick
6cupsMiniature marshmallows
5cupsCrispy rice cereal
Optional food dye to get darker color add 8 to 12 drops (use little black dye if need be only 1 drop)change as you desire
Optional 1 teaspoon of hazlenut extract(if you want you could substatute for vanilla if you want)
Instructions
Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying; or butter the dish..
First melt the salted butter in a large pot. We browned the butter a bit for a slightly deeper flavor; this takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
When the butter is done, add in the all mini marshmallows, (this is where I added in the hazelnut extract and the food dye. You can skip if you are not using these.
Once the marshmallows have all melted mixed together, cook on medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add in the 5 cups of Rice Krispie's. Mix well.
Then firmly press into the 9x13 baking dish and allow to cool.