What makes rice krispie treats too hard?

Melting the marshmallows too quickly or cooking them for too long can result in hard, dry rice krispie treats. To avoid this, cook the marshmallows over low-medium heat and remove them from the heat once they're melted.

How long do you wait to cut rice krispie treats?

To get neatly cut squares, you'll want to wait until your treats have set completely (about 1 hour). If you can't wait, use a sharp knife to cut them in the pan - This will help them retain their shape.

How do you keep rice krispie treats from sticking to your hands?

As the mixture cools, it will become less sticky making it easier to pack and handle. For pressing it into the dish, I recommend using a small measuring cup (like a 1/4 or 1/3 cup) and greasing it with a little butter.

Browned butter rice krispie treats

Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treats

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Soft, chewy and with a slightly nutty flavor, these browned butter rice krispie treats are your favorite childhood snack elevated.

Author: Claire Coffey
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Setting Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 9
Category: Dessert
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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6 cups (170g) rice krispie cereal
1-10oz bag mini marshmallows
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

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Instructions

Slice the butter into 1/2" pieces. Place them in a large, light-colored pot.
Over low-medium heat, cook the butter until it browns (5-8 minutes); It should develop golden brown flakes and give off a nutty aroma when it's done.
Add all but 1/2 cup of the mini marshmallows. Continue cooking over low-medium heat until the marshmallows melt.
Remove from heat and add the remaining marshmallows and rice krispie cereal. Stir until evenly coated.
Pour into a buttered 8"x 8" dish or pan. Allow to set at room temperature until firm (about 1 hour).

Notes

- Start with room temperature butter: This reduces the chance of splatter and helps it melt evenly.
- Bringing cold butter to room temperature: One of the easiest methods is to cut it into 1/2" cubes and leave it on the counter for 10-15 minutes. You can also try one of these methods.
- Cook over low-medium heat: While it may be tempting to crank your stove up to melt those marshmallows faster, this can lead to hard, dry rice krispie treats. Be sure to keep your stove at low-medium and remove immediately once melted.
- Packing them into your dish: Butter the back of a small measuring cup and use it to press the rice krispies into place.
- Grease your dish with butter: Cooking sprays leave a greasy residue on the rice krispie treats.
- Storage: Place in an air-tight container and store at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 279
Sugar: 17.4g
Sodium: 225mg
Fat: 10.3g
Saturated Fat: 6.5g
Carbohydrates: 44.2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1.7g
Cholesterol: 27mg

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