We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to no-bake desserts, nothing beats Rice Krispies treats. With just three simple ingredients — cereal, marshmallows, and butter — it’s a seemingly straightforward dessert, but when you taste a good Rice Krispies treat you’ll remember
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With just three simple ingredients — cereal, marshmallows, and butter — Rice Krispies treats are a seemingly straightforward dessert. But when you consider the small details, like unsalted versus salted butter, European versus American butter, the cereal brand, and of course, the amount of each ingredient, there are suddenly a lot of variables that can
We all know Rice Krispies treats are packed with melty marshmallows, but did you know that some recipes use a jar of Fluff, too? This soft, gooey spread — best known for starring in Fluffernutter sandwiches — has a texture almost identical to melted marshmallows (although it is a bit stickier) and tastes pretty similar,
When I mentioned I’d be testing several popular Rice Krispies treats recipes to find the very best one, a lot of people — IRL, on the Kitchn team, and on the internet — were quick to tell me how much they adore Smitten Kitchen’s recipe. And I agree! I’ve actually been making it for years; in
A couple of years ago, Kitchn’s Editor-in-Chief, Faith Durand, picked up an ingenious tip for better Rice Krispies treats from former Meme’s Diner owner Libby Willis: Add sweetened condensed milk. Not only does it give the treats an extra-milky flavor and ultra-gooey texture, but it also helps them keep that soft texture for days after