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FAQs

Why are Rice Krispie Treats bad for you? ›

Corn syrup is a main ingredient of packaged rice crispy treats and is not a good option, especially for those who are concerned about blood-sugar levels and other health concerns like heart disease.

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

After 3 days, you should throw away the old rice crispy treats and just whip up a new batch! Eat the treats as soon as possible for the best flavor and texture. If you wait too long, the rice crispy treats will lose their soft, gooey consistency. Once they go stale, they'll turn rock-hard.

Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving. Make-ahead- I truly believe the best rice krispies are the ones fresh from the pan but if you want to make them in advance remember to make them no more than 3 days before you plan to serve them or freeze them right away.

What about Rice Crispy Treats that have marshmallows in them, are they Haram too? Yes, they also use gelatin from pork. All pig products like pork are Haram (forbidden) for Muslims to eat.

Rice Krispies treats are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates while remaining relatively low in fat and protein. Therefore, they give the body easily accessible energy without slowing digestion. This means someone can eat a portion shortly before a workout and not worry about getting an upset stomach or cramps.

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies Treats? If you put too much butter in rice krispies treats they will become oily, the cereal will soak up the butter and the treats will become soggy, rather than crispy.

It's Cheaper – The ingredients in this recipe cost me $5.01 and made 16.1 ounces of rice krispies, roughly 30 cents per ounce. I bought an 8-piece box at the store for $4.43 cents, with each piece weighing 0.78 ounces. That's about 70 cents per ounce.

Ever cautious, I googled to make sure ahead of time this was possible, and it turns out, no, don't use stale marshmallows for rice krispie treats.

Recipe Notes

** Any brand is fine, but be sure the cereal you use is fresh. Stale cereal will make for stale-tasting Rice Crispy Treats. To make a half-batch of Rice Crispy Treats, simply divide all ingredients in half and use an 8×8-inch baking pan.

Can you leave Rice Krispie treats out overnight? ›

Rice Krispie Treats will stay crispy and fresh, if stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature, for up to a week if you use salted butter, which is what we recommend.

Either you have added too much cereal, or you did not pack it down firmly. The marshmallow is the glue, so make sure everything is mixed together well, and it's pressed firmly into the pan. Why do my rice crispy treats taste stale? Make sure that before you start, test out your cereal to make sure it isn't stale.

The substitute breaks down like this: combine an inverted sugar (like syrup or honey) with a nut or seed butter to create a sweet adhesive for your Rice Krispy treats. Not only does this sticky mix work as a proper swap for marshmallows, but it also brings its own unique flavor to your crunchy bars.

Too much marshmallow and butter can make a super sticky, wet or soggy slice, while too little makes a hard, dry or crumbly one. I recommend using a baking scale for my recipe to get the ratio JUST right, creating the perfect chewy but crispy Rice Krispie Squares. Melted marshmallow = sticky mess.

This is most likely due to too much butter. I've tried a few variations that use more butter and I often end up with this weird soggy/stale texture. Next time try reducing the amount you are using and see if that helps. Another reason could be if you are using margarine.

Most prepackaged Rice Krispies Treats contain 90 calories per bar. However, mini treats and homemade versions vary in calorie counts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends balancing caloric intake and exercise to reach your ideal weight.

Rice Krispies cereal is a popular breakfast food known to give its consumer a convenient “quick pump.” This is due to the rice grains in the cereal, which are made from refined starches. When consumed, these refined starches become converted into glucose, providing quick energy for the body.