Name: Classic Cereal Treats Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 cups crispy rice cereal; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

These classic cereal treats are a favorite among kids and adults alike. Made with crispy cereal, sweet marshmallows, and a hint of vanilla, they are the perfect snack or dessert. The best part? They are super easy to make and require only a few ingredients. Whip up a batch of these delicious treats in just a few minutes and enjoy the gooey, chewy goodness!

Ingredients

6 cups crispy rice cereal
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until completely melted.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the crispy rice cereal into the saucepan and gently fold until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and press it down evenly with a spatula or your hands.
Let the cereal treats cool and set for about 1 hour.
Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Interesting Facts

The original recipe for cereal treats was created by the Kellogg Company in the early 20th century as a way to market their crispy rice cereal.

Cereal treats are often made with rice cereal, but you can experiment with other cereals like corn flakes or bran flakes for different flavors and textures.

To add some extra fun, you can mix in chocolate chips, dried fruits, or nuts into the cereal treats mixture before pressing them into the baking dish.