Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
If you don't want to have the temptation of a big batch lying around the house, make this Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats recipe. The crispy rice cereal is generously coated in melted marshmallows with the perfect amount of vanilla flavor in each bite.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Salted Butter
- 6 oz Mini Marshmallows, separated
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, or 2 tsp Vanilla Paste
- 2 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
Equipment
- 8½" x 4½" Loaf Pan
- parchment paper
- Nonstick Spray
Instructions
- Prepare the loaf pan by lining with parchment paper and spraying non-covered areas with nonstick spray
- To a large saucepan over medium heat, add the salted butter
- Once melted, turn the heat to low and add in 5 oz of the marshmallows
- Stir until melted then add in the vanilla
- Mix and remove from heat
- Add in the crispy rice cereal and remaining amount of the mini marshmallows
- Mix until just combined
- Transfer to the prepared loaf pan
- Spray a spatula with nonstick spray then gently press it down into an even layer (the nonstick spray prevents it from sticking to the cereal treats)
- Let rest at room temperature for about 1 hour
- Remove from the pan
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 162kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 10mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 262IU, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 0.2mg