Well, let me tell ya, if you want somethin’ sweet and easy, you can’t go wrong with these Rice Krispie squares. I ain’t no fancy cook, but I’ve been makin’ these for years, and they sure do hit the spot. Simple ingredients, and ya don’t even need to turn on the oven. Now, let’s get started, folks, with the basic recipe for these crispy little treats.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 package (10 oz) of marshmallows, or about 4 cups of those little ones
- 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal
Now, first thing ya wanna do is take yourself a good ol’ saucepan, big enough to hold the butter and marshmallows. Put that pan on the stove and set it to low heat. Ya don’t want it too high or you’ll burn the butter, and that’s just gonna ruin everything, trust me. Add the butter into the pan and let it melt nice and slow. While that’s meltin’, make sure you got your marshmallows ready. If you’re usin’ the big ones, just tear ‘em up a bit; if you’re usin’ the mini ones, you can just pour ‘em in. Either way, they melt just fine.
Once that butter is all melted, throw in the marshmallows and start stirrin’. You want ‘em to melt completely, so don’t rush it. Keep stirrin’ until you got a nice smooth goo, like the syrupy stuff you’d pour on pancakes, only it’s stickier. Once it’s all smooth, take that pan off the heat. You don’t need to keep it cookin’ once the marshmallows are all melted. Now, this is where it gets fun, so pay attention.
Next step: Grab yourself a big ol’ bowl and pour in your Rice Krispies cereal. Now, carefully pour that marshmallow goo over the top of the cereal. You want it to cover every little bit of that cereal. Don’t be shy now, get every corner and every edge. You can use a spatula or your hands (if you’re brave enough) to mix it all together. Just make sure it’s all nice and coated. The cereal should be sticky, but not too wet.
Once it’s all mixed, you need to press it into a pan. Any ol’ pan will do, just make sure you’ve got something to squish it into. I use a 9×13-inch pan, but if you want your squares thicker or thinner, you can adjust. You’ll wanna press it down real good so it sticks together. Don’t be gentle with it—really squish it in there so it holds its shape when it cools.
Now, here’s the hardest part—waitin’! Let it cool for about an hour or so. You can put it in the fridge to speed things up if you’re in a hurry. Once it’s nice and set, grab yourself a sharp knife and start slicin’ ‘em into squares. How big you want ‘em is up to you, but I usually make mine just about bite-sized so I can snack on ‘em all day.
Tips and tricks:
- If you want to jazz ‘em up a bit, you can add some chocolate chips or peanut butter to the marshmallow mix. That’ll make ‘em even sweeter!
- If you find that the cereal isn’t stickin’ together, you can always add a little more butter or marshmallows next time. A little extra butter never hurt nobody!
- Make sure you press the mixture into the pan well, or they might fall apart when you cut ‘em.
And that’s all there is to it! I ain’t kiddin’ when I say these Rice Krispie squares are the easiest, tastiest treat you can make. Whether you’re makin’ ’em for a party or just because you got a sweet tooth, they’ll always be a hit. So go ahead, give it a try, and enjoy them sweet little squares!
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