Mini M&M Rice Krispie (Printer-Friendly Version)
Crunchy rice cereal combined with marshmallows and mini M&Ms creates a delicious, gooey bar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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10 oz mini marshmallows
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4 tbsp salted butter
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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6 cups crispy rice cereal
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1 cup mini M&M candies
# Steps to Follow:
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mini marshmallows and heat, stirring frequently, until marshmallows are puffed but still hold shape. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add crispy rice cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until all cereal is evenly coated.
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Gently fold in mini M&M candies to incorporate them throughout the mixture.
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Firmly press mixture into an 8x8 inch pan greased with butter or cooking spray, and sprinkle additional mini M&Ms over the top for decoration.
# Additional Tips:
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To maintain gooey marshmallow pockets, reserve one cup of marshmallows and add them after the main mixture is melted, folding them in gently.
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For softer treats, avoid overheating marshmallows; heat until puffed but still holding shape before stirring smooth.
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Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.