Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Easy snacks (AMPAW) Crispy Puffed rice bars recipe

Login to Save
1.3K views👍 15
Jonalyn Dahle
Jonalyn Dahle
2 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Jonalyn Dahle to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Crispy Puffed Rice Bars

Cultural Context

Crispy Puffed Rice Bars, commonly known as Rice Krispies Treats, originated in the United States in the 1930s. They were first popularized by a recipe published in a cereal company’s cookbook. These sweet, chewy bars have become a staple at parties and gatherings, celebrated for their simplicity and nostalgic flavor. Today, variations abound, with ingredients like chocolate and nut butters adding new twists to this classic treat.

AmericanUSdessert
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups puffed rice
1 tbsp. Butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp. Water

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: vegan marshmallows

💰Cheaper: homemade marshmallow fluff

Vegan marshmallows offer a plant-based option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar (chopped)

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often less expensive.

1

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat until fully melted.

2

Add sugar and water to the melted butter and stir until completely melted and smooth.

3

Fold in puffed rice until evenly coated with the mixture.

4

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, pressing it down firmly with a spatula.

5

Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature until set.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixingpressing

Equipment Needed

saucepanspatulabaking dish

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkpeanuts

Also Known As

Rice Crispy TreatsPuffed Rice Treats

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)