Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes Recipe - remember these? (2024)

FAQs

Why are my rice Krispy treats falling apart? ›

An important factor in a rice krispie treat recipe is the ratio of marshmallow to cereal. Too much cereal and the squares will taste dry, crunchy, and bland. Too much marshmallow and the squares will be too sticky and fall apart.

Why are my chocolate rice crispy cakes soggy and chewy? If your chocolate Rice Krispie cakes are turning soft and chewy, this may be due to incorrect storage. If they're exposed to air, your crispy cakes can lose their crispiness and turn chewy. You should keep them in an airtight container.

Will keep in an airtight container for five days.

Store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the fridge for up to a week.

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies Treats? If you put too much butter in rice krispies treats they will become oily, the cereal will soak up the butter and the treats will become soggy, rather than crispy.

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

Recipe Notes

* Make sure your marshmallows are fresh. Stale, hard marshmallows won't result in nice, chewy bars. ** Any brand is fine, but be sure the cereal you use is fresh. Stale cereal will make for stale-tasting Rice Crispy Treats.

Keep them crisp by putting them in an airtight container and storing them in your pantry. Alternatively, just reseal the bag with a chip clip or a twist tie instead. Try to keep your rice cakes in a cool, dry spot, like your pantry.

Keep the heat low.

If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy.

Store chocolate-covered treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days to maintain freshness. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator, as it can make them taste stale. However, you can freeze them if they are heat-sealed in a freezer bag.

Can you freeze chocolate krispie cakes? ›

Freezing the squares can sometimes cause them to be a little sticky when they thaw, but if you really need to freeze them then stack the squares in an airtight container with baking parchment (parchment paper) in between the layers. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Sounds like too much moisture. The butter melts the marshmallows into liquid....so with fluff and melted butter, too soft.

They should keep well in an airtight container at a cool room temperature for about 4-5 days. Make sure to separate any layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. To extend the shelf life, you can refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving. Make-ahead- I truly believe the best rice krispies are the ones fresh from the pan but if you want to make them in advance remember to make them no more than 3 days before you plan to serve them or freeze them right away.

If you want to store them for longer than two days, try freezing them. To Freeze: Allow these gooey Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely and cut them into squares. Freeze in an airtight container, or wrap each square in a piece of plastic wrap and place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

Why are my Rice Krispies Treats not sticking together? Usually, this means you have too much moisture in your recipe. This could be because the marshmallows were over-melted or because the brand of butter you used has higher water content.

You also don't want to press the mixture too hard into the pan. Do rice crispy treats have to be refrigerated? They do not! But they may last longer if you store them in the fridge.

Alternatively, those greasy used butter wrappers work wonders in helping press your mixture down and keeping things stick-free. Be sure to press down firmly, but not too tight, so that your mixture is easy to cut but doesn't become hard.