Marshmallow Crisp (Microwave Rice Krispies Squares)
"I can't believe I can't find this here, so I'm posting it. I make these all the time and have done so for a good 20 years. I think I got the recipe from the Rice Krispies box, but when I checked their current microwave recipe, it's not quite the same. These are always chewy and delicious -- and easy!"
photo by Redsie
- Ready In:
- 8mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
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12 squares
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1 (10 ounce) package large marshmallows (see directions for other quantities)
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
directions
- If you want to use large marshmallows, the recipe says to use an entire 10-oz package, or 40 large marshmallows. I always use 4 cups of miniature marshmallows, however.
- You will need a buttered (I just use nonstick cooking spray though) oblong pan and a large casserole dish with a lid that can go into your microwave. If you use a 13x9 pan your squares will be very flat, so my personal preference is to use a smaller pan so I get thicker squares.
- Place butter in casserole dish and microwave until melted, about a minute or so on High.
- Add marshmallows, stir, and cover. Microwave on High for 2 minutes, remove and stir, then re-cover and microwave for about another minute or so, until marshmallows melt. Stir until well blended.
- Add cereal and stir until well coated. I use a wooden spoon.
- Transfer mixture into prepared pan. Wet your hands a bit under the tap, shake off excess water, then use your hands to flatten cereal mixture into the pan. Dampen hands again if mixture starts to stick.
- Set aside to cool and set up, then cut into squares. Keep covered tightly if you have leftovers.
- Variation: after you add cereal, you can also stir in one cup of chocolate chips or a chocolate candy like M&Ms.
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Reviews
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When I made this I was like, " Oh my Gosh, could my life get any better?" In my head. -
Very simple and quick way to make Rice Krispies treats...they turned out perfect!! Thanks for posting. -
Baking couldn't be easier -
Three words..... Yum Yum Yum! Quick and easy! We couldn't even wait for them to cool completely before we dug in! Love the ease of cooking in the microwave :^) Thanks! -
Too easy to prepare... and to easy to eat!! :) Made these for Christmas baskets at the office - added some little m&ms.... mmmmmm!! Thanks! :)
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