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Dessert

Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies Treats

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Wait Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6-8

Rice Krispies Treats are a classic, no-bake dessert made by mixing crispy rice cereal with melted marshmallows and butter. Sweet, chewy, and crunchy, they’re a quick and easy treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth at camp.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 cups rice cereal

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 (10-oz) bag large or mini marshmallows

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch salt

  • Chocolate Chips (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.

  2. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

  3. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until melted.

  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.

  5. Add cereal to marshmallow mixture and stir well until completely incorporated.

  6. Transfer cereal mixture to baking dish and let cool until warm to the touch.

  7. Using your hands (sprayed with cooking oil) or silicone spatula, press cereal mixture evenly into baking dish. Let cool completely.

  8. Optional: sprinkle the top with chocolate chips while still warm, pressing gently so they adhere.

  9. Cut cereal mixture into large squares or rectangles.

Try Roasting by Fire

  1. Add one large square to a campfire roasting stick.

  2. Carefully roast over fire, checking and turning often until desired golden brown color.

  3. Enjoy!

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Grocery List

Tools & Equipment List

Pot - Large, Measuring Cups, Baking Dish (9x13), Spatula

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