Rice Krispie Treats are made with Rice Krispies Cereal, real butter, mini marshmallows, three different kinds of M&Ms, and salted sunflower kernels snuck in for that perfect sweet and salty smile-inducing soft and crunchy treat.
1/3cupsalted sunflower seed kernelsor more to taste
1.5cupmixed M&Mscrispy, carmel, regular
candy sprinkles, generous portion sprinkled on top
Instructions
STEP ONE - Line a 9"x13" inch pan with wax paper or parchment paper. You can use non-stick cooking spray if you don't have wax paper. Measure out Rice Krispie cereal, sunflower kernels, and M&M's. Set aside.
STEP TWO - Melt 1.5 sticks of real butter over a medium-low heat in a large pot on the stove top. Be careful not to burn the butter.
3/4 cup real butter
STEP THREE - Add 2, 10 oz. packages of plain mini marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until marshmallows are just melted with a few semi-melted marshmallows left.
20 oz mini marshmallows
STEP FOUR- Turn the heat off and add the pure vanilla extract to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir until just incorporated.
1 tbsp real vanilla extract
STEP FIVE - Add the Rice Krispies Cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir to combine.
9 cup frosted Rice Krispie Cereal
STEP SIX- Add the sunflower seed kernels, M&Ms, and stir to just combined.
1/3 cup salted sunflower seed kernels, 1.5 cup mixed M&Ms
STEP SEVEN - Scoop out big scoops of the rice krispie mixture into the lined pan. Press gently with buttered or greased hands until all the mix is formed to the pan. Sprinkle with colorful candy sprinkles and gently press down on the bars.
candy sprinkles, generous portion sprinkled on top
Notes
Microwave Instructions: In a microwave-safe large bowl melt the butter.Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and microwave in short intervals.In between intervals stir the mixture. Continue until everything is just melted.Add vanilla and stir.Add Rice Krispies and stir to combine.Spread out in the pan and let sit for a bit.Tip: Cover with plastic wrap and let the Rice Krispies Treats set out at room temperature for a couple of hours or place in the refrigerator until serving time. Cut with a large sharp knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal
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