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Gluten-free marshmallow crispy treats.

Gluten-Free Marshmallow Treats

Soft and gooey gluten-free marshmallow crispy treats are easy to make. If you're dairy-free, use your favorite dairy-free butter spread.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter (2 ounces; 56 grams)
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows (about 6 ½ cups)
  • 5 ½ cups gluten-free crispy rice cereal (about 6 ounces; 170 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Instructions

  1. Select your pan. For classic bars, use a 9x13-inch pan. For thick bars, use an 8x8-inch pan.

    Grease your pan and line with parchment paper. Let the parchment paper overhang the edges to make it easy to lift the bars out of the pan.

  2. In a large (5 quart) pot, melt butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows. Stir until they’re melted and creamy. Tip: Using low heat keeps the marshmallows soft. High heat makes them crunchy.

  3. Remove the pan from the heat. If you're using vanilla extract, stir it in now. Add the cereal and stir until coated.

  4. Press the mixture evenly into your prepared pan. Tip: A piece of greased parchment paper makes this step easy.

  5. Chill bars in the refrigerator until set, about one hour. Using the overhanging parchment, lift cereal out of the pan. Cut into bars and enjoy.
  6. Store leftovers covered on the counter for up to five days.

Recipe Notes

Dairy-free option

Replace the butter with a dairy-free butter.