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S’mores Crispy Rice Cereal Treats

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cereal, chocolate, crispy rice cereal treat, dessert, graham crackers, marshmallow, no bake, rice krispy treats, s'mores
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 9 squares (3-inch each)
Author Lokness

Equipment

  • 1 kitchen torch

Ingredients

  • 5 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 5½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows (divided)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 graham crackers (12 squares) (broken into small pieces)
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Topping (optional):

  • 1 graham cracker (2 squares) (broken into small pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9x9 (or 8x8) square baking pan. Line with 2 parchment papers diagonally, leaving some overhang on all sides. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the cereal until they started to smell toasted, about 3 - 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl to set aside.
  • Line a medium baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set the baking sheet on a trivet. Clear the surrounding area. Add ½ cup marshmallows in center of the baking sheet in a single layer. Using a kitchen torch, toast the marshmallows until golden brown or slightly burnt. Be extra careful, the marshmallow can catch on fire very easily. If that happens, carefully and quickly blow off the fire. Set the marshmallows aside. If no kitchen torch, skip the toasting part.
  • In the same large pot, wipe clean with wet paper towels. Set over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add 3½ cups marshmallows and cook until melted and smooth, stirring continuously. Stir in the salt.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the toasted cereal and stir gently until evenly coated. Remove from heat. Stir in graham cracker pieces and chocolate chips. Last, stir in most of the toasted marshmallows (or untoasted ones if no kitchen torch). Leave a few for topping.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a rubber spatula, gently spread mixture to fit the pan. Sprinkle the reserved toasted marshmallows, optional graham cracker and optional chocolate chip on top if using. Press down the mixture with the spatula. Set aside to cool for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate chips have set.
  • Use the parchment paper overhangs to lift the entire treat out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into 9 big squares. Serve.

Notes

  1. Mini marshmallows melt faster. If you can’t find mini ones, cut the regular ones into smaller pieces. 
  2. If you don't have a kitchen torch, skip the torching part. Just substitute with untoasted marshmallows.
  3. The chocolate chips are expected to melt when added to the hot marshmallow and cereal. It’s perfectly ok, but work quickly to minimize the spread of the melted chocolate. 
  4. These treats are pretty big in size. Cut them into small pieces if serving for a party. 
  5. For storage, keep the treats in an airtight container in between wax or parchment papers for up to 5 days. But best on the first few days.