In the USA, 'Rice Crispy Treats' are a popular no-bake 'slice' made by combining crispy rice cereal (rice bubbles in Australia) with melted marshmallows and butter. The mixture is pressed into a pan, allowed to set, and then cut into bars or shapes. Known for their chewy, crunchy texture and sweet flavor, these treats are often enjoyed as a nostalgic snack and are popular at gatherings, bake sales, and as a fun homemade dessert for kids and adults alike. They often are made around Halloween, or Christmas times in appropriate to the season shapes and yes, we have a plan with that idea, stay tuned!
We loved playing around with this mixture and we did try it with homemade marshmallow, but we ended up returning to the purchased variety for ease and success of the recipe. So here you go...let your imagination run wild and make sure you get the kids involved. Too fun.
What shapes will your kids end up making? Loving? Prefering?
Try some of our other slice recipes. we have a few faves:
Healthy Chocolate Crackle Slice
Christmas Shortbread Slice with White Chocolate
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Need
- 100 Grams butter BUY
- 200 Grams pink and white marshmallows
- 100 Grams chocolate white BUY
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla bean paste BUY
- 1 Pinch pink salt flakes BUY
- 5 Cups rice bubbles
- 150 Grams smarties or other coloured small candies
- sprinkles
Do
- 1
Line a slice tin with baking paper. (average size, 27.5cm x 17.5cm x 3.5cm)
- 2
Place butter, marshmallows, chocolate, vanilla and salt into Thermomix bowl. Melt 7 min/100°C/speed 2. Cool a little before proceeding.
- 3
Place rice bubbles and smarties into a large mixing bowl. Pour over the cooled marshmallow mix and stir to combine.
- 4
Pour into prepared tin, flatten with wet hands and scatter sprinkles on top.
- 5
Refrigerate for a few hours, until set.
- 6
Cut out shapes and place in a container. The excess can be shmooshed back together and then you can cut out more shapes.
- 7
Store in fridge.
