This is actually the second batch of rice krispie treats I made this week.
The first was a half-size batch of peanut butter rice krispie treats, but I magnanimously decided not to post that one because I already have three peanut butter rice krispie/bubble slice recipes on this blog, and the last thing I want to do is bore you.
Well, actually, that’s a lie. The reason I’m not posting about the first batch of rice krispie treats is that I ate the whole lot from the saucepan with a spoon, and so there was nothing left to take photos of.
Je ne regrette rien. I see no problem with having a passionate (albeit brief) love affair with copious amounts of marshmallowy-sticky-nutty goodness, particularly if said goodness/love affair gives me the energy to stand on my balcony serenading the street below (there’s a slight chance I didn’t realize how loudly I was singing along to my iPod until a lady walking her dog below looked up at me in surprise).
Anyway, that was the story of the peanut butter rice krispie treats that only ever saw the light of the saucepan, not the light of day. The story of today’s Toffee Rice Krispie Treats is shorter:
Once upon a time, I really wanted to build a blanket fort but instead made a small batch of Toffee Rice Krispie Treats because it felt rude to even consider rummaging through a linen closet that isn’t mine. They were delicious and I didn’t burn my hand on the electric hotplate.
The end.
Toffee Rice Krispie Treats
Makes 12-15 small squares
- 1.5 tb (22g) non-dairy spread (or butter)
- 2 cups (141g) mini marshmallows
- 3 cups (90g) Rice Krispies (I used brown rice Rice Krispies because, you know, this is a healthy recipe)
- 3 tb (40g) toffee bits (I used Hershey’s Skor Chipits)
- Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- In medium saucepan over low heat, melt the non-dairy spread until, well, melted. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Take the saucepan off the heat, and tip in the Rice Krispies and toffee bits. Stir quickly until everything is cohesively mixed together.
- Press mixture into your loaf tin, using wet hands to press and smooth the surface. Cut into squares the size of your heart’s desire, and store in the fridge or freezer. (I ate half from the fridge and half from the freezer, discovering too late that I like them best frozen.)
Just the other day I was thinking fondly of the elaborate furniture and blanket forts I used to build in my living room. I miss those days, when a fort made from a chair, the side of a sofa, a pillow or two, and a quilt made for pure magic. At least I can still think back in the same magical way, right? xo
I fully believe that such a fort would be just as magical today as it was when I was younger, and I intend to embark upon an epic blanket fort quest as soon as I’m in a place that is more my own. After all, even pushing two couches together in which to watch Harry Potter a few months ago created a seemingly-secret world of wonderment.
Must. Find. Vegan. Marshmallows. STAT.
I totally should have bought Dandies for this.
I initially read that heading as “Tofu Rice Krispie Treats”. And I read on, because I trusted you more than anyone else to make that work.
Challenge accepted.
(Though figuring out a way to use tofu without rendering the rice bubbles soggy will be a feat of science indeed.)
Oh, my dear sweet soulsister! How did you know I’ve been eyeing the marshmallows at the store and looking for an excuse to make rice krispie treats? By brown rice krispies, do you mean chocolate ones?
‘Cause that’s the only kind available here, not that I am complaining.
Actually, they have rice krispies made of brown rice here, but cocoa pops would definitely be a worthy replacement for what I’m sure will be some sort of epic salted-caramel-browned-butter-sparkle-filled rice krispies emerging from your kitchen
My parents had a modular couch when I was growing up … so many wonderful pieces to use when making forts, castles, tents! I’m very tempted to go home tonight and throw a sheet over our table
(No wonder you were enjoying a sugar buzz!!)
Do. It.
Oh my goodness- rice krispie treat were my favourite growing up! I love how sticky and yet crunchy they are
I totally do not blame you for eating them straight from the pot. I certainly would!
Less to clean up if you don’t bother with a tin.
These are what marshmallow-loving dreams are made of! I’m so happy to see you cooking/baking goodies again… Hope that’s an indication of good things, and more good things to come! <3
Thank you darling. Though now I feel a bit guilty about the fact that my night-time snack today has simply been spoonfuls of cinnamon raisin PB&Co peanut butter dipped into Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips!
Rice bubbles!
Yeah, at least we can spell, right?
Rice krispie treats always make me think of my sister – she has always been fond of sticky marshmallowy treats (also meringue, but that is a side step and perhaps irrelevant). I was always one for chocolate, and that sisterly divide seems to endure to this day. You manage to bridge the two camps delightfully
Hannah Terry-Whyte: Bringing Familes Together, One Sugary Treat At A Time.
If I ever run for Mayor of the Kitchen, that’s going to be my slogan.
OK two questions:
1. Do you ever built a fort of pillows? Because that’s my favourite kind
and…
2. Did you make these just for me? Because I love Skor bars and marshmallow krispie slices!
1. My parents had these large (as in, even know they’d come up to above my knee, probably) square squooshy-yet-solid cushions that were PERFECT for fitting together. Unfortunately, there weren’t many of them, but hot dang they were good.
2. Shh, don’t tell anyone, but ‘most everything is for my Spay Lady.
I have a recipe like this on my blog too. And for very good reason – it’s delicious. And I can totally understand you eating this straight from the saucepan – who wants to mess up a perfectly clean baking tray! xx
Exactly! Especially when I have no dishwasher and a tiny sink. Next I bet I’ll just be microwaving bowls of peanut butter, marshmallows, and rice bubbles before diving in
Mmm, it’s been a long-ass time since I’ve made rice crispy squares! And by that I mean…I’ve never made them, ha ha.
But vegan marshmallows exist so I have no excuse!
As soon as I find vegan marshmallows, I’m going to try making these again! Two of the peanut butter rice krispie slices on here are vegan, though, using maple syrup/brown rice syrup instead of marshmallow
You should find a second hand shop and stock up on blankets and pillows of your very own, so you can have a blanket fort whenever you want one. And you can eat all manner of delicious desserts inside of said fort.
That is a fantastic idea, except that my heart is still a gypsy’s heart at present, and I’m trying to keep my number of belongings capped. Fingers crossed my upcoming housemates are fort-interested…
Mmmmmmmmm. So easy and so delicious – don’t tell my kids about them.
hmm I wonder if I could use fudge bits in rice crispie treats and now I wonder if they have melted in this heat but I am certainly not wondering if I will get to make them tomorrow – (answer is no) – hope you are enjoying the festive season far from home and keeping warm and snugly