Ritz Krispie Treats
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.
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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.
Nutrition
Nutritional 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.
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Took a chance with this one, not knowing if it would be obscure or totally delicious, but these were actually so good! They taste just like buttery shortbread cookies to me. I will say, I think this recipe would be better if you increase the ritz to marshmallow ratio. I used the mini ritz sleeves and ended up adding 112 crackers, and there was still seemingly way too much marshmallow in proportion. I usually love extra marshmallow in my standard Rice Krispie treats but this was just a lil much we thought. Still wonderfully yummy, creative, and so easy and quick to make!