Description
Delight your kids with these irresistibly gooey S'mores Rice Krispies Treats, combining classic crispy cereal with melted marshmallows, chocolate, and graham flavors for a campfire-inspired no-bake treat ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 (12-ounce) bag jumbo marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (divided, about 1/2 of a 10-ounce bag)
- 4 Hershey bars, broken into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with a parchment paper sling or butter it well. This helps in easy removal of the treats once set.
- Melt Butter: Place a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the 6 tablespoons of salted butter, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add the jumbo marshmallows to the melted butter in the saucepan. Stir gently and continue melting over medium heat until the marshmallows are fully melted and smooth, creating a sticky marshmallow base.
- Add Vanilla and Cereals: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Then add the Rice Krispies, Golden Grahams, and 1 1/2 cups of the mini marshmallows to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly so all cereals are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- First Layer: Transfer half of the coated cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the chopped Hershey's chocolate pieces and half of the remaining mini marshmallows over this layer.
- Second Layer: Add the remaining half of the cereal mixture on top and gently press it into the pan to compact it slightly. Avoid pressing too hard to keep the treats light and chewy. Then top with the remaining Hershey's chocolate pieces and mini marshmallows.
- Cut and Serve: Allow the treats to cool slightly so they firm up but remain soft. Use a sharp knife to cut them into small squares, perfect for serving as delicious handheld snacks.
Notes
- For easier removal, use a parchment paper sling to line the pan rather than just greasing it.
- Be careful not to over-press the mixture in the pan to keep the treats light and chewy instead of dense and hard.
- Use jumbo marshmallows for melting and mini marshmallows for layering to create texture contrast.
- Store leftover treats in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute Hershey bars with any milk chocolate of your preference for a different flavor profile.
