Indulgence takes a delightful twist with our latest culinary creation: Ritz Krispie Treats. In a world of traditional rice cereal squares, we’ve elevated the classic recipe to a whole new level by infusing the buttery richness of Ritz crackers.
Imagine the perfect blend of sweet and salty, the satisfying crunch of Ritz crackers, and the gooey marshmallow goodness we all know and love.
Join me on a delectable journey as I share the step-by-step process of crafting these irresistible treats that are sure to become your new favorite indulgence. Whether you’re a seasoned dessert enthusiast or a newbie in the kitchen, our Ritz Krispie Treats recipe promises a delightful twist on a beloved classic that you won’t want to miss.
Recipe Notes:
- Heat the butter and melt the marshmallows over relatively low heat so the ingredients don’t scorch while the heat is being distributed throughout the entire mixture.
- Vanilla extract and/or almond extract can also be added to the melted marshmallows with the food coloring.
- The buttery crackers and ultra flaky texture really shine in this recipe.
- I didn’t crush the Ritz very much. They do break apart when mixing them into the marshmallow mixture. If you crush them too much, you’ll have pretty small crumble instead of the layered effect. They’re not super attractive in the pan, so feel free to place a few decorative crackers over the top or don’t worry about!
Ritz Krispie Treats
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- As soon as the butter has melted, add the mini marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are melted completely. Turn off the heat.
- Add Ritz crackers. You can gently crush them while adding them or even leave them somewhat whole. They will crush as the mixture is stirred together.
- Transfer mixture to a 8×8 or 9×9 square pan that has been greased or lined with parchment paper.
- Press the mixture into an even layer. Top with some larger pieces of Ritz cracker, if desired (simply for aesthetics).
- Allow treats to cool completely, then cut into pieces and serve.
Looking for more free recipes? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates.
Ritz Krispie Treats
Upgrade your marshmallow treats with our Ritz Krispie Treats recipe. Gooey marshmallows meet buttery crunch for pure delight.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves:12
Hover over “serves” value to reveal recipe scaler
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 16 oz. mini marshmallows
- 96 Ritz crackers about 3 sleeves
Instructions
-
Melt butter in a large pot over medium- low heat.
-
As soon as the butter has melted, add the mini marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are melted completely.
-
Turn off the heat. Add Ritz crackers. You can gently crush them while adding them or even leave them somewhat whole. They will crush as the mixture is stirred together.
-
Transfer mixture to a 8×8 or 9×9 square pan that has been greased or lined with parchment paper.
-
Press the mixture into an even layer. Top with some larger pieces of Ritz cracker, if desired (simply for aesthetics).
-
Allow treats to cool completely, then cut into pieces and serve.
Save this recipe for later! Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your recipe box!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 288kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 46g (15%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 5g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 287mg (12%)Potassium: 32mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 24g (27%)Vitamin A: 175IU (4%)Calcium: 40mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
