Description
Campfire Rice Krispies Treats offer a classic twist on the traditional marshmallow and cereal snack, perfect for roasting over an open fire to achieve a golden, toasty finish. These treats combine melted butter, marshmallows, and crispy rice cereal, pressed into a pan, cut into squares, and then skewered for a fun campfire experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Treats
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 (12-ounce) bags marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For Roasting
- Skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Grease a 13″ x 9″ baking pan with butter to prevent sticking and set aside for later.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter. Add the marshmallows and kosher salt to the pot, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth, which should take about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Mix in cereal: Remove the pot from heat. Immediately fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until all pieces are evenly coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Press into pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and use a silicone or metal spatula coated with cooking spray to tightly pack and smooth the top of the mixture evenly across the pan to create a uniform thickness.
- Cool and cut: Allow the treats to cool completely in the pan until they are firm enough to cut. Once cooled, cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Skewer and roast: Pierce each treat with a skewer. Hold the skewered treats over an open campfire and roast until they turn golden brown on the outside, which should take about 2 minutes, turning as needed to toast evenly.
Notes
- Use silicone or metal spatulas coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking while pressing the mixture in the pan.
- Roast the treats carefully over the fire to avoid burning; a light golden toast ensures the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to let the treats cool completely before cutting and skewering to maintain shape and prevent mess.
- For a more festive twist, consider adding chocolate chips or sprinkles mixed in with the cereal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: rice krispies treats, campfire dessert, marshmallow treats, easy dessert, camping snack, toasted marshmallow
