Rice Krispies Treats Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my homemade rice crispy treats so hard? ›

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

An important factor in a rice krispie treat recipe is the ratio of marshmallow to cereal. Too much cereal and the squares will taste dry, crunchy, and bland. Too much marshmallow and the squares will be too sticky and fall apart.

Storing these squares correctly is just as important for preventing them from going hard. So, transfer them to an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to two days.

You can make these treats in advance! These rice krispie treats can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Adding too much butter will make the rice krispie treats fall apart. The amount specified will be perfect and your rice krispie treats will stick and stay together. 8 - Make sure to press down the rice krispie treats once in the pan. This will help them stick together.

Do Rice Crispy Treats Need to be Refrigerated? No. I recommend keeping these Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature. Refrigerating will make the marshmallow in them super hard, so I advise to leave them at room temperature.

Place the squares in an airtight container or freezer bag.

If you use a container, fill it up layer by layer with the treats, then seal the top. Freezer bags are a great alternative for when you can't find the right size of container or don't want to leave your containers in long-term storage.

Or use The Cookie Elf's favorite trick for pressing a sticky mixture into the pan: wet your fingers. Shake off excess moisture and then press the mixture into the pan. Wet fingers prevent extra mess!

Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day.

Do Rice Krispie treats dry out? ›

As an added bonus, Lydia solved for the original recipe's short shelf life, as regular Rice Krispies Treats typically dry out and lose flavor after just a day.

First, they primarily comprise simple carbohydrates, which means they provide quick energy, easily accessible by the muscles. Hillary Ake, a sports dietitian, says that the treats are “a quick carbohydrate, taste good, and are easy to consume.” They can also be very convenient.

Apparently one of several things can happen: the stale marshmallows won't melt so you can't even make the treats at all; the marshmallows will melt but will turn into a even worse mess than fresh marshmallows; or everything will seem to be going right, but the finished product will be rock-hard and impossible to eat.

The perfect Rice Krispie Treat requires the perfect ratio of butter to marshmallow to rice cereal. Too much marshmallow and butter can make a super sticky, wet or soggy slice, while too little makes a hard, dry or crumbly one.

If you are just eating them, then you can pop a treat in the microwave for 5 -10 seconds to soften it slightly before eating. Otherwise, you can place a few slices of white sandwich bread in your container with the treats, seal the lid, and allow the treats to absorb some of the moisture from the bread.

After 3 days, you should throw away the old rice crispy treats and just whip up a new batch! Eat the treats as soon as possible for the best flavor and texture. If you wait too long, the rice crispy treats will lose their soft, gooey consistency. Once they go stale, they'll turn rock-hard.