# Rice krispie treats (from Joy of Baking)

Video: [Rice Krispies Treats (Classic Version) - Joyofbaking.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY) by [Joy of Baking](https://www.youtube.com/@joyofbaking).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.50 per serving, ~$3.00 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.50* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario rice dish at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3 tbsp (about 40 g) butter
- a touch of salt (about 1/8 tsp) salt
- 10 oz (about 285 g) marshmallows
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups (150 g) rice krispies

## Steps

1. [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=21s) Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=62s) Coat a large mixing bowl, a spatula, and a medium saucepan with cooking spray.
3. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=79s) Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and a touch of salt to the saucepan.
4. [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=118s) Melt the butter over medium heat.
5. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=141s) Add 10 ounces of miniature marshmallows into the melted butter.
6. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=144s) Stir constantly over heat until all the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
7. [3:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=180s) Remove the saucepan from the heat.
8. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=193s) Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
9. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=199s) Pour the marshmallow mixture over 6 cups of crispy rice cereal in the large bowl.
10. [3:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=239s) Stir thoroughly to coat all the cereal with the marshmallow mixture.
11. [5:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=302s) Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan.
12. [5:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=319s) Grease your hands and firmly press the mixture evenly into the pan.
13. [5:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gKtWyK4IY&t=334s) Let the treats cool for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.

## Equipment

- 9-inch square baking pan
- large mixing bowl
- medium saucepan
- spatula
- cooktop burner
- knife

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooling duration beyond 10-15 minutes
- Storage duration beyond a few days

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