Chewy Crispy Marshmallow Squares (Printable)

Classic chewy, crispy squares featuring melted marshmallows and puffed rice cereal, with an optional chocolate layer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups puffed rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
02 - 4 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Optional Chocolate Topping

04 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat. Immediately fold in puffed rice cereal gently to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Transfer the mixture quickly to the prepared pan. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
05 - Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over the pressed cereal layer.
06 - Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or until the mixture is set.
07 - Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • No oven required, no fancy techniques, just melting, folding, and pure nostalgia on a plate.
  • They're impossibly soft inside with that crispy-chewy texture that somehow hits different every single time.
  • Ready in 45 minutes total, perfect for when you need something sweet without the fuss.
02 -
  • Low heat is non-negotiable, high heat burns marshmallows and ruins the whole batch with a bitter, acrid taste.
  • Work fast after removing from heat because the mixture sets quicker than you'd expect, and you don't want cereal going in cold.
  • A buttered spatula or wax paper is the difference between a smooth pressed layer and a sticky, uneven mess that frustrates you.
03 -
  • Keep your spatula or wax paper buttered throughout the pressing process, it makes the difference between a smooth finish and frustration.
  • Toast your cereal lightly in a dry pan for 2 minutes before mixing if you want an extra layer of depth and crispiness that catches people off guard.
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