The World’s Best Crispy Rice Cereal Treats | Today's Special

Getting crispy rice cereal treats to be tender and chewy isn't a difficult task as long as you have the right ratio of ingredients. Ashley Moore shows you an easy and failproof method.

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[SirBats]

Here’s a tip.. use the butter wrapper to flatten the cereal into the pan ❤

[troywillis]

Years back I came up with idea of using chocolate marshmallows and Cocoa Krispies and later tried adding about a half a coffee spoon of cocoa powder for extra taste. I'm sure others have had the same idea and added their own twists.

[AC]

Alton Brown has the greatest recipe for these. You got one part of it, brown the butter. Also lightly, and I mean lightly, toast the cereal in a warm pan or the oven as well. It makes them AMAZING!!!

[occupyyourlocalmedia]

I just tried this recipe and it is amazing! It made me learn how to brown butter and WOW it made a huge difference! This is my first time making Rice Krispie Treats and I'm addicted to this recipe!

[DJL]

I love these things with chopped up “peanut butter cups” stirred in. (I’m legally required to call them RCT with RPBC) 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[KeithShelley]

My wife and I actually had RKTs and CKTs (cocoa) in lieu of a wedding cake at our reception! Great tips! I'm still always trying to make the best RKTs. My favorite so far have been s'mores treats that I tossed on top with a torch, added graham crackers crumbs and a chocolate drizzle to.

Confirmed this works fine with vegan butter too. Was worried that it would turn out pink as I bought white & pink marshmallows, but it came out classically cream-coloured. Dusted a little ground cereal over the finished pieces to make them less sticky to handle. Thanks Ashley and ATK!

[willtopper]

add a handful of frozen semi sweet chocolate chips when you are mixing. Use frozen morsels so they stay in tact and don't melt into marshmallow mix I also add a drop or 2 of almond extract. and when people taste that very very subtle almond in the background they won't be able to figure out what it is and you just smile and say ' THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS A SECRET

[Troy_Campbell]

Several fresh ideas...Brown Butter, add Vanilla, and add Salt, I will try these suggestions on my next batch. I prefer to smear the baking pan with butter and butter my hands when pressing the mixture into the pan, it adds to the flavor.

[den_man]

I've had problems with the large marshmallows, where they don't melt nicely and they enter into a hard crack stage after cooling down (yes, I was careful with the heat). This same problem also happens with old marshmallows. I only use freshly bought regular marshmallows now.

[mddell]

By far, THE best quick snack & dessert. Mmmm

[christineleblanc]

The best "rkt" are scotcharoos, made with peanut butter, sugar, and corn syrup - topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. Not good for you, but great flavor!

[weston.weston]

I enjoyed this segment so much! Thank you for being here.

[samslate]

Used to make these as an after-school snack in the microwave. I don't remember the recipe, but I had it down to a single serving. I'd melt everything in a bowl, stir it up, and eat it warm.

[reltius]

ATK: We cant say Rice Krispies

Also ATK: Here's the best brand we like of every food possible.

[botcrack]

you can use any cereal for this...I've had it with frosted flakes and it was awesome. I am curious about captain crunch squares now.

[vwood]

So true! We’ve been making our sister to bring them to family gatherings for over 30 years 😊

[ratlips]

The great thing about this dish is that it is gluten free! I can be the hero for Saturday night's dinner...thanks Ashley

Three months later I finally made this dish. I once read that I could use the microwave instead of the stove top. I mixed the marshmallows and butter in a medium sized ceramic bowl. Put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. When I opened the door...the marshmallows had expanded to flow over the side of the bowl and onto the glass rotating plate! Such a gooey sticky mess! I'm glad I took your advice about greasing the spatula or I'd have been dead in the water. I used a silicone baking dish which worked out great. One hour later I had Crispy Rice Treats for my next party tomorrow! Thanks again.

[solman]

Have you noticed that the prepackaged RC Treats don't taste as good as homemade?

[zaria]

I used organic Rice Puffs cereal and it came out great.