August 28, 2013

Marshmallow Squares

Rice Krispie Squares

*For chewier squares, use 5 cups cereal. Use 6 cups of Rice Krispies if you like your squares crisp.
Makes about 24 squares.
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (250 g) miniature marshmallows OR 24 large marshmallows
  • 5 - 6 cups* (1250 mL) Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
  1. Grease a 9" x 13" pan. Set aside.
  2. In a very large (3 quart/4 Litre) pot, melt butter over low heat.
  3. Stir butter so it goes slightly up sides of the pot.
  4. Stir in marshmallows till melted and well-blended.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Stir in vanilla.
  7. With a large spoon, fold in Rice Krispies until well-coated with marshmallow mixture.
  8. Spread mixture in  greased pan.
  9. Cool and cut into 2" (5 cm) squares.