Bakery Style Giant Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These Bakery Style Giant Rice Krispie Treats feature browned butter and sweetened condensed milk for a rich, nutty flavor, combined with melted and unmelted mini marshmallows for a perfect chewy texture. This quick and easy recipe yields large, soft, and irresistibly delicious treats, perfect for sharing or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: No-Cook
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Marshmallows
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (for melting)
- 6 ounces mini marshmallows (unmelted)
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Heat butter in a pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently until it reaches a dark gold or amber color and emits a nutty aroma, with brown bits forming. This step enhances flavor but can be skipped if you prefer simply melted butter.
- Add Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into the browned butter, then reduce the heat to medium-low to prepare for melting marshmallows.
- Melt the Marshmallows: Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the pot and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth, blending perfectly with the butter and condensed milk mixture.
- Combine with Cereal: Stir in the 9 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until thoroughly coated. If your pot is too small, transfer the melted mixture to a large mixing bowl containing the cereal and mix well.
- Add Unmelted Marshmallows: Fold in the remaining 6 ounces of mini marshmallows gently to retain their shape and add delightful texture. Ensure the mixture is not too hot to prevent melting these marshmallows.
- Shape the Treats: Pour the mixture carefully into a buttered 9×13-inch dish. Use a piece of parchment paper to press and smooth out the surface evenly without sticking.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the treats to cool completely for at least one hour. Once set, cut into your desired number of servings. For extra-large portions, cutting into 9 treats works perfectly.
Notes
- Optionally skip browning the butter for a milder flavor.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure smooth pressing.
- Adding unmelted marshmallows creates a fun texture contrast.
- Ensure mixture is cool enough before adding unmelted marshmallows to prevent melting.
- Store treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- For crispier treats, press the mixture more firmly before cooling.
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