White Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

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I know you may be thinking, "Rice Krispie Treats?" Yes, I know the recipe is on the side of the box and it's the easiest thing to make. However, I have struggled with them for some reason. I can make a 4 layer cake but the Rice Krispie treat became my nemesis. They would be too sticky, too hard, too buttery, not enough flavor. It was always something. Apparently I did something mean to Rice Krispies as a child. 

Sidenote- I have called them Rice Krispie Treats my whole life, but I was wrong.  I say Rice Krispies when talking about the actual cereal but I feel weird saying Rice Krispies Treats over and over. Too much plural. Does everyone say the plural and I've been wrong forever?

So after several trials of the rice treats, I found my perfect one. And I cannot take credit for it, this one came from my mom. She just casually mentioned it one day and it stuck with me next time I made Rice Krispie Treats. It's only 2 more ingredients than the original and I think it beats out the original in taste as well. The only two ingredients I added are white chocolate chips and vanilla. (plus increased the butter a bit) Voila. 

If you are looking to step up your Rice Krispie Treat game, then give these a try. Just that little bit extra makes them so much better. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Do you like the extra ingredients?

Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted butter

6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal

1 package of large marshmallows

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan on low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows, white chocolate chips and vanilla. Continue to cook until everything is melted and smooth.

3. Remove from the heat, add the Rice Krispies and stir until everything is well coated.

4. Place in a 13x9 pan coated with nonstick spray. Using a non stick spray coated spatula or parchment paper, press the Rice Krispie treats to fill the pan. Cool, then cut into squares.

Nemesis no more.