So, why should you save and make this recipe? Well, besides the nostalgic journey that it can transport you on, these Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats are incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of pure bliss that will have your entire household clamoring for more. Plus, the glaze is to die for!
Recipe: Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients:
8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Mini marshmallows (20 ounces total)
Butterscotch pudding mix (7 ounces total)
1/2 cup salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
1/2 cup butterscotch baking chips
2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus extra as needed
Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt the salted butter over low heat.
2. Add the mini marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until completely melted and smooth.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and butterscotch pudding mix until well combined.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
5. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan using a spatula or parchment paper.
Pro Tip: If you are using your hands, you might want to spray them with cooking spray so it’s easier to do this step.
6. For the glaze, melt the butterscotch baking chips with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add extra heavy cream if needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
7. Drizzle the butterscotch glaze over the Rice Krispies Treats in the pan.
8. Allow the treats to cool and set before cutting them into squares.
9. Serve and enjoy these delicious Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats!
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