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10 min9 servings
Sweet 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)
Instructions
1
Line an 8x8 dish with waxed paper or foil and coat lightly in oil.
2
Add the butter to a pot and melt over medium heat.
3
Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and continue to stir and cook until the marshmallows are melted and incorporated into the butter.
4
Once the marshmallows are melted and incorporated, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5
Add the rice krispie cereal and stir until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
6
Press the rice krispie mixture into the prepared dish using a lightly oiled spatula. Avoid over compacting the treats.
7
Allow the treats to cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until solid. Slice into 9 pieces and serve.
