If you happen to like s’mores, you’ll flip for these s’mores rice krispie treats. Toasting half of the marshmallows within the oven first offers these treats that signature campfire-toasted marshmallow taste you’re keen on about s’mores, and stirring in graham cracker and chocolate bar items (which get all melty within the gooey marshmallow) offers the last word s’mores expertise… in rice krispie deal with kind!
I initially revealed this recipe in 2012, and have since up to date the recipe and images.
Ever since I had a s’mores repair just a few weeks in the past, I haven’t been in a position to get the ooey, gooey, marshmallow-y mess out of my thoughts. With a fast look by way of my pantry, I observed I had a field of Rice Krispies cereal and a sleeve of graham crackers. Ding ding ding! S’mores Rice Krispie Treats, a summertime-inspired variation of my favourite rice krispie treats.
Chunks of graham crackers, Hershey’s bars, and tons of toasted marshmallow goo. I can see myself making these many times… they’re actually that good. And EASY!
Right here’s Why You’ll Love These S’mores Rice Krispie Treats
- Makes a giant batch to feed a crowd
- Nice make-ahead dessert possibility
- Travels properly, hand-held meals, & nice for events
- Youngsters particularly love these candy treats
- Minimal baking required—simply toasting the marshmallows beneath the broiler
Seize These Elements:
- Butter: Like all good desserts, the bottom of nice rice krispie treats is butter.
- Marshmallows: These krispie treats are further marshmallow-y with out falling aside. You want two 10-ounce luggage (about 11 heaping cups) of miniature marshmallows.
- Vanilla Extract: That is a straightforward addition that turns an excellent rice krispie deal with into an amazing rice krispie deal with. You solely want 1/2 teaspoon, however what a distinction it makes! Home made vanilla extract is great right here.
- Salt: Salt is one other little taste enhancer I add to my rice krispie treats. Like vanilla extract, salt is a brilliant handy ingredient you have already got in your kitchen, and also you don’t want a lot of it. Only a pinch provides a depth of taste in any other case absent from crispy rice treats.
- Rice Krispies Cereal: What’s a crispy deal with with out rice krispies cereal? One of the best!
- Graham Crackers: You want about 6 full-sheet graham crackers, damaged into items.
- Hershey’s Bars: The Hershey’s milk chocolate bars are the s’mores customary right here within the U.S., however you’ll be able to after all use any milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate bars you could find the place you reside.
You’ll toast one 10-ounce bag of marshmallows on an aluminum foil-lined and greased baking sheet, then soften the opposite bag of marshmallows on the range with the butter.
*Don’t use parchment paper, as it could actually burn beneath the broiler.
Completely toasty, simply how we love them for s’mores:
On the range, soften the butter, after which stir within the different bag of marshmallows till mixed. Take away from warmth, after which stir within the vanilla, salt, crispy rice cereal, and graham cracker items. Lastly, stir within the toasted marshmallows and Hershey’s bars.
Press it right into a 9×13-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Let the bars set, after which you’ll be able to drizzle the entire batch with melted Hershey’s bars. The topping is optionally available, after all. They’re loads chocolatey even with out it!
If you happen to can’t get sufficient of those candy treats, you should definitely additionally attempt my cake batter rice krispie treats. For a festive fall variation, go along with my pumpkin pie rice krispie treats!
Extra S’mores-Impressed Treats
S’mores Rice Krispie Treats
Prep Time: quarter-hour
Prepare dinner Time: 5 minutes
Whole Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 24 squares
Class: Dessert
Methodology: Cooking
Delicacies: American
Description
If you happen to like s’mores and rice krispie treats, you’ll flip for these straightforward crispy rice squares. Full of Hershey’s chocolate bars, toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker items, each gooey chunk tastes like a campfire s’extra.
Directions
- Preheat oven’s broiler on excessive, about 5 minutes.
- Toast half the marshmallows: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Unfold half of the mini marshmallows (one 10-ounce bag) in a single layer on the ready baking sheet. Broil till the marshmallows are toasted and golden-brown on prime, which solely takes a few minutes. Preserve a detailed eye on them so that they don’t burn. Take away from oven and put aside.
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Calmly grease the parchment. I at all times use a really gentle mist of nonstick spray. Put aside.
- Soften the butter in a really massive pot over medium warmth. As soon as melted, add the remaining 10 ounces of (non-toasted) marshmallows. Stir the combination with a rubber spatula till the marshmallows are utterly melted.
- Take away from warmth, then instantly stir within the vanilla extract and salt. Fold within the crispy rice cereal and graham cracker items till largely mixed. Enable to barely cool for a minute or two, after which fold within the chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
- Switch combination to ready pan. Utilizing a rubber spatula (greasing it calmly helps), gently unfold combination to suit the pan. Calmly grease the again of a flat spatula and really gently press the combination down into the pan. Don’t pack it down with pressure, simply calmly press down till it’s safe within the pan.
- Enable treats to set for at the least 1 hour at room temperature, and as much as 1 day. Cowl tightly if leaving out for various hours.
- Non-obligatory topping: Drizzle melted chocolate excessive of the cooled treats, if utilizing, and place within the fridge for about 15–20 minutes to set the chocolate. (Not an excessive amount of longer, or the treats shall be too laborious to chop.)
- Raise the rice krispie treats as an entire out of the pan utilizing the sides of the parchment paper. Lower into squares.
- Cowl and retailer leftover treats at room temperature for as much as 3 days. To retailer, place in an hermetic container, with sheets of parchment or wax paper between layers.
Notes
- Freezing Directions: Rice krispie treats aren’t the most effective dessert to freeze as a result of the feel isn’t at all times utterly the identical after thawing. That being stated, you’ll be able to nonetheless freeze these squares. Freeze in layers between sheets of parchment or wax paper in a freezer-friendly container for as much as 2 months. Thaw at room temperature earlier than serving.
- Particular Instruments (affiliate hyperlinks): Baking Sheet | 9×13-inch Baking Pan | Parchment Paper | Massive Pot (resembling a Dutch Oven) | Silicone Spatula | Flat Spatula
- For the pinch of salt, I add rather less than 1/8 teaspoon.
- Chocolate: As a substitute of Hershey’s bars within the treats, you should use chocolate chips. For the topping, you should use any milk or semi-sweet/darkish chocolate.
- Recipe up to date in 2024: This recipe used to name for six cups of crispy rice cereal, 1/4 cup butter, one 10-ounce bag of marshmallows, 1 cup of chocolate chips, and the vanilla, salt, and graham crackers as listed above. I’ve since elevated the quantity to suit a 9×13-inch baking pan, and a further bag of marshmallows for toasting so as to add great toasted marshmallow taste!