4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
I've been searching high and low for the perfect 4th of July treat and I've finally found it !!! These babies melt in your mouth. Not only are they festive, they take minimal effort and taste amazing! I added a little twist to it and found a box at Target that was special edition and included red and blue Krispies. I have made these three times in the past month and they were gone by the end of the day! they are that delicious. I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July and as always, enjoy.
Servings: 18 to 24 squares
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes, plus one hour to cool
INGREDIENTS
12 tablespoons (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
Two 10-oz bags mini marshmallows, divided
3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
8-1/2 cups Rice Krispies or crispy rice cereal (use gluten-free if needed)
INSTRUCTIONS
Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with heavy duty aluminum foil and lightly grease with softened butter. Set aside 2 cups of the marshmallows.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat (save the wrappers for pressing the mixture into the pan). After the butter melts, it will begin to bubble, foam, and turn golden around the edges. Eventually it will turn a dark golden color and smell nutty -- watch carefully, it will go from golden brown to burned quickly. (You'll see little bits of brown sediment forming; that's okay.) Once the butter is browned, remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining marshmallows, vanilla, and salt.
Place the pot over low heat and stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the marshmallows are completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cereal. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir until evenly combined. Add the reserved marshmallows and stir until they are softened and partially melted (you want pockets of goo). Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and, using the butter wrapper or damp fingers, press the mixture gently into an even layer in the prepared baking pan. Let cool at room temperature for at least an hour.
Use the foil overhang to lift the treats onto a cutting board, then cut into 18 to 24 bars, depending on how large you'd like them. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Note: To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
recipe courtesy of onceuponachef.com