I'm a total kid at heart when it comes to these rice crispy treats, all gooey and crispy at the same time. Mom made them when we were growing up, and I still can't resist them. A batch does not last long at our house, so it's probably a good thing that I don't make them very often. There are many, many ways to fix these rice crispy treats, but I like the simple version—no nuts, no peanut butter, no brown rice. Well, actually there is one thing that I like on top of my treats...Nutella. Spread a tablespoon or two of that heavenly hazelnut chocolate concoction on top, and all self-control goes out the window. It makes a tasty treat that is good for your soul, if not your hips!
For more great ways to use Nutella, visit the the recipe archive at NutellaDay.com.
[Updated May 2014.]
Rice Crispy Treats with Nutella
Equipment
- 6 quart pot
- 9x13 glass baking dish, buttered
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups gluten-free crispy rice cereal
- Nutella
Preparation
- In the pot, melt butter oven medium heat. Add the marshmallows and melt, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and sea salt.
- Stir in the crispy rice cereal until completely coated. Pour the mixture into the buttered baking dish. Wet your hands and press the mixture down firmly.
- Allow to cool, then cut in squares and serve with Nutella spread on top.
Lisa (Homesick Texan) says
Oh my! I haven't had Rice Crispy treats in years. As a kid, it was one of the few things I could make. I'll have to revisit this classic, and I love how you spread Nutella on top. Brilliant!
Andrea says
Thanks Lisa! By the way, this batch is gone! 🙂
LOuAnne says
I forgot how to make theese it's been along time . I am going to try it with marshallowfluff. I dont have marshmellows. Lets see how it goes