Rice Krispies Treats

Crispy marshmallow bars

Rice Krispies Treats are a sweet snack made by binding puffed rice cereal with melted marshmallows and butter, then pressing the mixture into a pan and cutting it into bars or squares.

The name comes from the Kellogg's brand cereal, though the treats are typically homemade: We made Rice Krispies Treats for the bake sale.

The recipe, popularized in the 1940s, remains a staple of American home cooking and children's parties.

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snack texture

Rice Krispies Treatsfudge

Creamy cooked confection

brownie · caramel · taffy · gummy bears · cheesecake

baking method

Rice Krispies Treatscookies

Small sweet baked goods

cake · pie · biscuits · bread pudding · soufflé

dessert sophistication

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Custard under caramelized shell

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G