Secret Ingredient Rice Krispies Squares Recipes

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8x2-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sweetened condensed milk. Stir with a rubber spatula until butter and milk are uniformly combined and small bubbles are forming in the center of the mixture, about 2 minutes. (When you first begin stirring they will look separated.) Add the bag of marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. Add vanilla extract and salt and stir again. Remove from heat.
• Stir rice cereal and remaining cup of marshmallows into the pot to combine. Transfer to the prepared pan and press down lightly with a sheet of plastic wrap; don't pack them down too hard or they will lose their inherently soft and gooey texture. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
• Let set up on the counter for at least 1 hour. Cut into 16 squares.

Steps:

• Line 2 large cookie sheets with wax paper or baking parchment.
• In a large, heavy bottomed stockpot, on low heat, melt the margarine and marshmallows.
• Do this slowly so as not to scorch the bottom of the pot.
• Stir in butterscotch chips and allow to melt slowly.
• Stir in vanilla, then all of the cereal and blend, using a large wood spoon or rubber spatula.
• Turn out evenly onto a prepared cookie sheet.
• With hands dipped in cold water, flatten mixture as evenly as possible on the sheets.
• Allow to set.
• Cut into squares.
• Place in freezer.
• Once chilled, remove squares and wrap separately.

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the longer sides. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
• Working quickly, add the rice cereal to the pot and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even, compact layer. (Spray your hands with a little cooking spray to keep them from sticking when pressing the cereal mixture into the pan). Decorate with toppings if using (see Cook's Note).
• Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 24 squares. Store the cereal treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.