Dessert for 16
Rice Cereal Marshmallow Treats
$1.02for 460 minServes 16
Melted butter and marshmallows bind crisp rice cereal into chewy squares that cool and set in a pan.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Marshmallows and candy, 7.25 oz$0.25/oz typical | 7.25 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Cereal and granola, 9 oz$0.20/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.08 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.25 per serving$1.02 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light butter spread
- 4 cups or 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies
- cooking spray
Steps
- Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter spread in a large pot over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the marshmallows and stir for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan with damp hands or a sprayed spatula.
- Cool the treats at room temperature for 45 minutes, then cut them into squares.
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