Do you have a bunch of jumbo marshmallows leftover from camping? These rice crispy treats with jumbo marshmallows are absolutely delicious. They're just like regular rice crispy treats but with a few different steps.
6tablespoonsunsalted buttersalted butter works fine if you prefer a little salt in your treats
15jumbo marshmallowsThis recipe is for jumbo (also sometimes called roaster) marshmallows. Refer to the photo in the post if you are unsure if your marshmallows are jumbo.
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
5 ½cupsrice cereal
Instructions
Measure your rice cereal out in a large mixing bowl. Set it aside.
Spray a large cooking pot with non stick spray. Next, slice your butter and add it to the pot. Cook on low until the butter is melted.
Add your jumbo marshmallows and cook them on medium-low until they are completely dissolved in the butter. Be careful not to raise the temperature too much. Cook them low and slow while frequently stirring.
Once the marshmallows are completely melted add the vanilla extract and stir well.
Pour over the rice cereal. Using a spatula mix it well and then transfer it to a greased 9 inch pan.
Notes
This recipe is for jumbo marshmallows, not regular ones. Make sure you are using jumbo ones. There is a comparison in the post you can refer to.
Cook on medium low and stir, stir, stir! Since the marshmallows are quite large they take a little longer to melt down.
Use fresh ingredients. Both rice cereal and marshmallows can go stale easily. Old marshmallows can make the treats come out too hard.
Do not press the rice cereal down with your hands, it makes the treats hard.
Do not refrigerate these treats or they will harden.