Rice Krispies Treats Are The Perfect Summer Dessert
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For those who enjoy baked goods (and those who enjoy baking said goods at home), summer can be a disappointing time of year. When temperatures keep creeping upward, the last thing you want to do is turn on your oven. Of course, there are plenty of desserts you can make at home that don’t require any baking, but they may not satisfy that desire for something cookie-, muffin- or cake-like.
Enter the Rice Krispies treat, otherwise known as the perfect summer dessert. These treats can scratch that itch for a baked treat, but no actual baking is required. In fact, all you really have to do is mix Rice Krispies, butter, marshmallows and any other ingredients you’re using together, put them into a pan and allow them to set in the fridge.
Traumatized by the overly sweet Rice Krispies treats of your childhood? You’re not alone. The packaged version of this snack is irredeemably, cloyingly sweet, and you may want something a bit more balanced to snack on. Luckily, when you make your own Rice Krispies treats, you can easily control the sweetness and balance of flavors. Check out these tips that’ll help you take your Rice Krispies treat game to the next level.
1. Add a Savory Element
There’s no easier way to upgrade a basic Rice Krispies treat recipe than to add a savory element to the mix. This savory ingredient can be just about anything snacky and salty. Personally, I think ridged potato chips are your best bet here, as they’re intensely salty and lend a crunch to the crisp of the cereal. Chips with ridges don’t crumble as easily as their thinner counterparts, so they’re less likely to turn to dust when you’re mixing all the ingredients together.