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Loaded Rice Krispie Treats

These Loaded Rice Krispie Treats are an irresistible mix of sweet and salty goodness!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows about 6-1/2 cups total
  • 1 teaspoon table salt to enhance sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for sweetness
  • 2 cups puffed rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
  • 1 cup chocolate puffed rice cereal (Cocoa Krispies)
  • 1 cup graham cracker cereal (Golden Grahams)
  • 1 cup kettle cooked potato chips roughly crushed
  • 1 cup lightly-salted mixed nuts roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mini pretzels roughly chopped
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips for topping, plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows. Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the salt, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice cereal, chocolate puffed rice cereal, and graham cracker cereal. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereals and mix thoroughly until coated.
  5. Gently fold in the kettle cooked potato chips, mixed nuts, and mini pretzels. Reserve extra pretzels and chocolate chips for topping if using.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly and evenly to ensure it holds together.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved pretzels and chocolate chips on top, pressing them in lightly.
  8. Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or until set. For quicker cooling, place in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze individually wrapped pieces for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw at room temperature to enjoy later.