Sally's Favorite Rice Krispie Treats

Soft, buttery cereal bars made with melted marshmallows, vanilla, and a little salt.

Yield: 20 treats • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 5 min • Total: 1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (170 g; 12 Tbsp) unsalted butter
• 2 (10-ounce) bags (566 g; 11 heaping cups) mini marshmallows
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 9 cups (270 g) crispy rice cereal

Instructions

1. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
3. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and salt, then fold in the cereal until coated.
4. Transfer the mixture to the pan. Spread it gently to the edges, then lightly press it into place without packing it down.
5. Leave the pan at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Cover it if it will sit out for more than a few hours.
6. Lift the set mixture out with the parchment and cut it into squares.
7. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, with parchment or wax paper between layers.

Recipe source: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/rice-krispie-treats/

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