The World’s Best Crispy Rice Cereal Treats

The World’s Best Crispy Rice Cereal Treats | Today's Special

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Жыл бұрын

Getting crispy rice cereal treats to be tender and chewy isn't a difficult task as long as you have the right ratio of ingredients. Ashley Moore shows you an easy and failproof method.
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@sirbatsgaming1431 Жыл бұрын

Here’s a tip.. use the butter wrapper to flatten the cereal into the pan ❤

@catbb1000 Жыл бұрын

I've used butter wrappers for years to grease pans

@melodybrookeboyett175 Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome idea. Thanks! ✌💜💜💜

@Jane_Ricciardi Жыл бұрын

GENIUS!!!

@disneysternchen 9 ай бұрын

@@catbb1000me too❤

@SuperManning11 5 ай бұрын

Perfect!! Thanks!

@troywillis4939 Жыл бұрын

Years back I came up with idea of using chocolate marshmallows and Cocoa Krispies and later tried adding about a half a coffee spoon of cocoa powder for extra taste. I'm sure others have had the same idea and added their own twists.

@AC00009 Жыл бұрын

Alton Brown has the greatest recipe for these. You got one part of it, brown the butter. Also lightly, and I mean lightly, toast the cereal in a warm pan or the oven as well. It makes them AMAZING!!!

@mollyhoux2470 Жыл бұрын

I was just coming on here to say that! Just made a batch and ❤❤❤

@dudemorris7769 Жыл бұрын

Agreed his are the best!

@TheReaperjd 2 ай бұрын

Doing this. *just had my own personal bar of rkts*

@TheReaperjd 2 ай бұрын

Doing this. *just had my own personal bar of rkts*

@willtopper Жыл бұрын

add a handful of frozen semi sweet chocolate chips when you are mixing. Use frozen morsels so they stay in tact and don't melt into marshmallow mix I also add a drop or 2 of almond extract. and when people taste that very very subtle almond in the background they won't be able to figure out what it is and you just smile and say ' THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS A SECRET

@DJL78 Жыл бұрын

I love these things with chopped up “peanut butter cups” stirred in. (I’m legally required to call them RCT with RPBC) 😂😂😂❤❤❤

@secretforreddit Жыл бұрын

It's great to make these this time of year to use up any leftover Halloween candy, in my experience!

@DJL78 Жыл бұрын

@@secretforreddit yum!

@occupyyourlocalmedia Жыл бұрын

I just tried this recipe and it is amazing! It made me learn how to brown butter and WOW it made a huge difference! This is my first time making Rice Krispie Treats and I'm addicted to this recipe!

@solman93 Жыл бұрын

Have you noticed that the prepackaged RC Treats don't taste as good as homemade?

@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem Жыл бұрын

absolutely! its all the additives to keep them fresh. and they aren't nearly as inexpensive as doing it yourself. and as this video shows, they take no time to make. you just have to manage to keep the family out of the marshmallows until you decide to make them.

@den_man1253 Жыл бұрын

I've had problems with the large marshmallows, where they don't melt nicely and they enter into a hard crack stage after cooling down (yes, I was careful with the heat). This same problem also happens with old marshmallows. I only use freshly bought regular marshmallows now.

@KeithShelley1 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I actually had RKTs and CKTs (cocoa) in lieu of a wedding cake at our reception! Great tips! I'm still always trying to make the best RKTs. My favorite so far have been s'mores treats that I tossed on top with a torch, added graham crackers crumbs and a chocolate drizzle to.

@b_uppy Жыл бұрын

omg that sounds good.

@reltius2993 Жыл бұрын

ATK: We cant say Rice Krispies Also ATK: Here's the best brand we like of every food possible.

@fordhouse8b 6 ай бұрын

Maybe the difference is that they don’t actually have a preferred brand of puffed rice? Maybe Rice Krispies tastes the same as generic puffed rice? But even so, just use Rice Krispies, so that you can legally use the trademarked name in your videos, and let the viewers figure out that generic versions work fine.

@christineleblanc9632 Жыл бұрын

The best "rkt" are scotcharoos, made with peanut butter, sugar, and corn syrup - topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. Not good for you, but great flavor!

@Troy_Campbell Жыл бұрын

Several fresh ideas...Brown Butter, add Vanilla, and add Salt, I will try these suggestions on my next batch. I prefer to smear the baking pan with butter and butter my hands when pressing the mixture into the pan, it adds to the flavor.

@cindygr8ce Жыл бұрын

I was just about to lambaste her for NOT having vanilla. Omg it's my fav secret ingredient no one can figure out why mine taste that little bit different and I also add vanilla to my rice crispy or Chex cereal

@sillybilly4710 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I follow Alton Brown’s browned butter rkt recipe

@Snowflake3981 Жыл бұрын

My cousin also uses almond extract. Takes it to a whole different level.

@vodiak Жыл бұрын

Try orange zest.

@7752 Жыл бұрын

Confirmed this works fine with vegan butter too. Was worried that it would turn out pink as I bought white & pink marshmallows, but it came out classically cream-coloured. Dusted a little ground cereal over the finished pieces to make them less sticky to handle. Thanks Ashley and ATK!

@weston.weston Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this segment so much! Thank you for being here.

@mddell58 Жыл бұрын

By far, THE best quick snack & dessert. Mmmm

@samslate7011 Жыл бұрын

Used to make these as an after-school snack in the microwave. I don't remember the recipe, but I had it down to a single serving. I'd melt everything in a bowl, stir it up, and eat it warm.

@botcrack Жыл бұрын

you can use any cereal for this...I've had it with frosted flakes and it was awesome. I am curious about captain crunch squares now.

@louisel.sinniger2057 Жыл бұрын

I would make these for my son to munch on during the school week. We never got bored with them

@donnaokoniewski3761 Жыл бұрын

Looks Oh so Yummy! Thanks so much for sharing. xo

@mariatrevino3799 4 ай бұрын

Thank you it's easy I know it's going to be great❤

@aurora60505 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashley.

@brendafain9962 Жыл бұрын

My favorite chef. Don't like marshmallows, but will definitely make some for my neighbor's kids. They love them. TFS

@vwood2 Ай бұрын

So true! We’ve been making our sister to bring them to family gatherings for over 30 years 😊

@MinhNguyen-mo5fp Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊❤

@sandrastreifel6452 Жыл бұрын

Now I’ll brown the butter, too!

@buckeyemom2170 Жыл бұрын

Tip-brown the butter well, add a can of sweetened condensed milk then the large marshmallows. Very gooey and dee-lish!

@zaria5785 Жыл бұрын

I used organic Rice Puffs cereal and it came out great.

@BPB9973952 Жыл бұрын

can't say I have been to a party that served rice crispy treats, but I will sure make these for my family.

@hometreasuresii Жыл бұрын

Think pot luck

@scottgray6276 Жыл бұрын

I tried to make a version of a gingerbread house with RKTs, once…the plopping sound that led to my screams of frustration, was the first half of the roof falling off, while I was putting on the other side! 😂

@galaxy_mosaic3587 Жыл бұрын

I totally thought your screams of frustration were bc your housemates were eating the "house" bc of the RKT's deliciousness

@maryschiff9580 Жыл бұрын

I love those RCTs! You made me chuckle with your careful attention to the legalities. 😂

@ah_libra Жыл бұрын

Yummy 😋

@shawnjeffmarsteller7504 Жыл бұрын

Never thought of salt. Good idea!

@ratlips4363 Жыл бұрын

The great thing about this dish is that it is gluten free! I can be the hero for Saturday night's dinner...thanks Ashley Three months later I finally made this dish. I once read that I could use the microwave instead of the stove top. I mixed the marshmallows and butter in a medium sized ceramic bowl. Put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. When I opened the door...the marshmallows had expanded to flow over the side of the bowl and onto the glass rotating plate! Such a gooey sticky mess! I'm glad I took your advice about greasing the spatula or I'd have been dead in the water. I used a silicone baking dish which worked out great. One hour later I had Crispy Rice Treats for my next party tomorrow! Thanks again.

@ThorOtheBIG Жыл бұрын

6 months late but just wanted to say that regular name brand rice krispies cereal, it isn't gluten free. They use malt on their cereal, which is made from barley, which has gluten. However, some store brands do not use malt and are gluten free.

@SewAndTellwithDori Жыл бұрын

I made these once. Added a bag of English Toffee bits to the mix. They "RKTs" didn't last long and were quickly eaten up by my work collogues. Gotta add English Toffee bits!!!

@luckycanuck Жыл бұрын

Use a silicone pan. Game changer to remove them!

@gottadomor7438 10 ай бұрын

You are invited to EVERY party I ever attend FOREVER

@darthlaurel Жыл бұрын

I'm always seeing professional chefs using a sharp knife on these Teflon pans. Don't get it. It is a very bad idea.

@timoteiafanasie4894 Жыл бұрын

Depends on how much money you make with that pan. Maybe they can change it very often. I saw a chef sharpening his knives 2 hours every day. It's his payed job. I won't spend 2 hours a day doing this for nothing, but for money would be a good idea.

@Paelorian Жыл бұрын

I agree. It's a lot less expensive to use a plastic edged tool. For example, a cheap plastic bench scraper, dough cutter, or plastic blade made for just this purpose. They're one dollar items. You could even use a free plastic knife of takeout food quality, though it won't always be strong enough. If you want to be fancy, you could buy a nylon-bladed knife. That would be durable and comfortable to use and feel just like using a knife, but wouldn't scratch the finish. It could wear it eventually, as anything can, but that depends on how rough you are with your tools. Softer materials like plastics and woods will not scratch through a non-stick with one rough stroke as metal tools will. I just use one of a couple of dollar store or 99¢ Chinese eBay cheap plastic items that work really well for purposes like these. I've got one that's made for tasks like this that's shaped like a letter opener and a couple of edged bench scraper type thin flexible plastic tools I also use for scraping dough out of a bowl. I've also used a wood or bamboo spatula for some dishes, but they're usually too thick for this kind of work.

@kaybrown4010 Жыл бұрын

I would cut it into 2 equal portions, then have one piece!

@readytogo3186 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@commanderkitten9954 9 ай бұрын

My mom always added a few Carmel candies to melt n the pot!

@TheEggelton Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY brown the butter. Do not skip that. Also, if you've got it, some applewood smoked salt.

@steveyork8069 Жыл бұрын

I like to add peanut butter to mine.❤️

@steveraglin7607 Жыл бұрын

YUM! Don't substitute a store brand for the cereal, the Kellogg's version is decidedly better in texture.

@BeachPeach2010 Жыл бұрын

I really love mine slathered in Nutella!

@ssmith7003 Жыл бұрын

Yum! 😋

@BeachPeach2010 Жыл бұрын

@@ssmith7003 Try it, you'll like it! 😃

@robertcollett8073 6 ай бұрын

Ngl. I used your recipe but replaced the butter with canna butter and they were amazing!! I got about 8 people very lifted on a 1/2 ounce of double dog can’t even smoke it ditch weed. The trick is, to decarb in a jar !!! Look it up. Anyhoo. Thank you and I’ll be looking for more treats to infuse and enjoy !!

@everythingyousayiscorrect 7 ай бұрын

So, just made these…I forgot to add the vanilla extract, but they still came out good amazing because I browned the butter first.. I been meaning to make these for awhile after i gave up on homemade rice krispies because now matter how much butter i added or dirzizled over mine they were never as good as store bought and I could never match that buttery flavor until my lightbulb moment. I actually got the idea of browning the butter after I discovered it made my cookies come out better and i realized how the butter tastes like the butter in RK treats and thats when I realized that must be the secret.. anybody reading this Brown your butter, there’s no other way.. this is like grandma‘s secret. Some of the old women when I was a kid could do sorcery in the kitchen and now I’ve discovered one of their secret magic weapons.

@TinaTia-eq2kh Жыл бұрын

I follow original recipe on box except I add a whole stick butter and 1 tablespoon non alcohol vanilla extract. Sometimes I'll add Ghirardelli chocolate chips with the butter and very slowly melt together. Peanut butter chips work great too. Once I just melted various leftover Halloween candy and you'd get a different taste with every bite. Don't use dry roasted nuts because it prevents treats from sticking, however it's fun to experiment from the original recipe!

@risqueravel 9 ай бұрын

This is a great recipe if you want to use store-bought marshmallows, but nothing can beat Stella Park’s brown butter RKT recipe that uses a quick, easy, made-from-scratch marshmallow cream.

@alicedyment4219 Жыл бұрын

I melt the butter and marshmallows in the microwave

@ChantalA489 3 ай бұрын

The cereal box has a recipe for this already which is good on its own. Not hard to do and is great to make with kids.

@sueleavy7159 9 ай бұрын

The biggest thing is the marshmallows you use. I have found that Jet Puff are the best. They melt the best and taste great.

@mattbruzzese7492 9 ай бұрын

I do 50/50 RKs and cheerios. Add some milk powder to the butter too.

@bribay Жыл бұрын

What brand cereal did she use guys? I can't figure it out

@bradr539 Жыл бұрын

Snap ,crackle and pop...

@SarahMyers79 Жыл бұрын

Kelloggs Rice Krispies

@squirrelcovers6340 Жыл бұрын

@@SarahMyers79 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Paulxl Жыл бұрын

That's an easy recipe.

@kittymarch8455 Жыл бұрын

You can also do this in the microwave if you are very careful about. Won’t get the browned butter though.

@sebeckley Жыл бұрын

Would Sprinkles stick to the top? I would add them to the "batter" but I think they would melt. Thoughts?

@galaxy_mosaic3587 Жыл бұрын

I think when used, they are typically added late in the stage (maybe during setting? or late into setting). they would melt I think when you first incorporate the cereal. maybe you could press them down a little bit since the top would be sticky anyways

@willtopper Жыл бұрын

FREEZE THE SPRINKLES and add them towards the end of the mixing process

@willow1855 Жыл бұрын

Right thanks cristene

@DoughboyGod Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@brucebursey6676 Жыл бұрын

Great recipe for making edibles with your canna butter too!!

@Cyrafairytale 4 ай бұрын

Does anyone know a non dairy butter substitute that doesnt taste like motor oil?

@belle9567 Жыл бұрын

Will these stay soft if they’re wrapped in plastic or in a Tupperware container?

@kkz201 Жыл бұрын

If you use 1-1.5 cups less of "RK" than marshmallow, then yes it will stay soft

@chrisdonovan8795 Жыл бұрын

I cracked the code! It's Rice Krispies. You're welcome, Internet.

@katherineashley5712 Жыл бұрын

I like to add peanut butter to mine. Creamy or crunchy.

@tchristianphoto 7 ай бұрын

To make them even better, add to the marshmallow mixture one huge tablespoonful dollop of peanut butter. (Interpret this how you wish, depending on your love of peanut butter.)

@curtk8715 Жыл бұрын

I like adding a little almond or peanut butter, and if I have nuts and sesame seeds.

@readytogo3186 Жыл бұрын

Mercy! I love sesame seeds!

@Olive_O_Sudden Жыл бұрын

@@readytogo3186 You could try adding some tahini to the mixture if you really like sesame. Makes them taste like halva.

@readytogo3186 Жыл бұрын

@@Olive_O_Sudden Thanks.

@pourattitude4206 Жыл бұрын

Were the sides of the Dutch oven also greased? The mixture sure did seem to pour out very easily.

@gkett001 Жыл бұрын

I toss in a bit of unsweetened coconut in my mix but the salt on top is a great idea too. From one left handed person to another, thanks.

@exchangestudent2 8 ай бұрын

What causes the cereal to have stale texture when finished?

@brendabott2863 5 ай бұрын

I add about 2 tablespoons of peanut butter sometimes..very yummy assuming one likes peanut butter

@squirrelcovers6340 Жыл бұрын

Wet parchment paper, crinkle it and shake it dry before molding to pan, then spray.

@dchall8 Жыл бұрын

I add a tablespoon (or two) of dehydrated and crushed strawberries. Don't use frozen or fresh due to all the moisture in them.

@sunnyday5621 Жыл бұрын

I remove 2 cups of the cereal and add 1 1/2 cups M&Ms and 1 1/2 cups of Peanuts. Because of the surface contact area of the cereal being greater than the larger additives. I can add 3 cup and take out only 2 cups of cereal. BTW, any nut works and for my sister I have to add golden raisins in place of nuts. Each to their own.

@Aeroldoth3 Жыл бұрын

All the "best" recipes for crispies I find say to greatly increase the marshmallows. I think even the base recipe is too sweet, so I actually greatly reduce the marshmallows.

@loffliff7570 5 ай бұрын

What can one replace with marshmallows pls?

@Omnis2 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried these with off brand crispy rice cereal that's sweetened with corn syrup instead of malt?

@alicedyment4219 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, didn't like it

@melloyello3766 7 ай бұрын

I lay a layer of parchment paper over the crispy rice cereal and push down. It doesn’t stick to the paper and no sticky hands.

@thomaslum2 Жыл бұрын

Running that metal knife down the side of that pan…

@nestorrfortuna1 Жыл бұрын

No details escape you...

@jojojaykay Жыл бұрын

The knife is actually made of wood.

@kappadappa Жыл бұрын

I physically cringed

@anonymousvapes8026 Жыл бұрын

@@jojojaykay ? The handle yes not the blade

@jojojaykay Жыл бұрын

@@anonymousvapes8026 nah bro. the blade is made of wood. Just like all knives. OP thinks it's made of metal and specified so because he thought it was irregular. but the knife is indeed made of wood, like all knives.

@kathybray7156 8 ай бұрын

❤

@frankunderbush Жыл бұрын

RKT: "Really, Kellogg's? Treat"

@sherrybirchall8677 Жыл бұрын

Rice Krispy Treats

@michellehawco8981 Жыл бұрын

I sprinkle mini m & m's on top before letting them set

@dkatzism Жыл бұрын

Gotta love lawyers. We all know what they're really called.

@Mark_Nadams Жыл бұрын

What about using 20 ounces of spreadable marshmallow fluff instead of 20 ounces of cylinders of marshmallow that will melt into the mix? I know it still need to heat to be usable. Any changes to the amounts of butter or salt?

@unguidedone Жыл бұрын

i made these before and gained 10 pounds

@genehammond7239 Жыл бұрын

😊👍

@jonny9884 6 ай бұрын

Sorry, what are the salt flakes she sprinkles on top after they are done ?

@Eme80865 6 ай бұрын

Flaked sea salts

@sheilam4964 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@zero11010 Жыл бұрын

For sure use fruity pebbles instead of Rice Krispies.

@luci4087 Жыл бұрын

i like them the day of, but the next day they are always rock hard unlike the packaged ones. anybody have any ideas on how to keep them chewy for a couple of days?

@tedwilliams8879 Жыл бұрын

Put them in an air-tight container with a couple slices of bread. Also, cut back on the rice krispies a little bit. Mine have come out hard when I use the amount the recipe calls for.

@sueleavy7159 9 ай бұрын

Another reason they may turn out hard is the heat you melt the marshmallows. If you melt them on to high of heat the RKT’s will be hard.

@kristikay67 23 күн бұрын

Is the recipe wrote down someplace?

@almabrisiarodriguez-xh2lo 8 ай бұрын

😮

@WilliamGemstone Жыл бұрын

Puffed rice

@tommartens3731 Жыл бұрын

Salted or unsalted butter?

@Eme80865 6 ай бұрын

Unsalted since the recipe calls for salt.

@earthworm85 Жыл бұрын

I thought you had to bake it also. Mind blown

@BeachPeach2010 Жыл бұрын

Up the cool factor and toss in some walnuts or pecans.

@DiBaozi 27 күн бұрын

Tip: Use a well buttered Pizza cutter to cut the Rice Krispie Treats. Here's what I don't get; if you use Rice Krispies cereal then you CAN legally call them Rice Krispies Treats. They put their recipe on their box.