Classic chewy crispy squares (Printable Version)

Chewy, crispy squares with melted marshmallows and puffed rice, optionally topped with smooth chocolate.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups puffed rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
02 - 4 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Optional Chocolate Topping

04 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat. Immediately add puffed rice cereal and gently fold to coat all cereal evenly.
04 - Transfer the mixture quickly to the prepared pan. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.
05 - Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over the pressed cereal mixture.
06 - Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until set.
07 - Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in literally 15 minutes, which means you can satisfy a sweet craving before you've even finished thinking about it.
  • There's no actual baking involved, so your kitchen stays cool and your confidence stays high, even if you've never made dessert before.
  • The optional chocolate topping turns a childhood classic into something that feels fancy enough to bring to a gathering.
02 -
  • Low heat is non-negotiable when melting marshmallows, because high heat will turn them into a crusty, deflated disappointment faster than you can apologize to your pan.
  • Butter your spatula or use wax paper when pressing down, otherwise the mixture sticks like it has a personal vendetta against you, and you'll end up scraping half of it off your tools.
03 -
  • Measure your cereal loosely and never pack it down, because this recipe needs air in there to keep that light, crispy texture intact.
  • If you're making a big batch, have everything prepped and within arm's reach before you start melting, because this recipe moves fast once the marshmallows hit the heat.
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