Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats

Step 1

Line a 13x9 pan with wax paper and set aside.

Step 2

Place butter in the bottom of a large saucepan over medium-low heat.  Stir occasionally until butter is completely melted.

Step 3

Add 10 oz (one bag) of marshmallows and stir until just melted.  Keep your heat below medium and stir frequently, this will take a bit of time for the marshmallows to melt but too-high heat can cause your rice krispie treats to come out too hard.

Step 4

Stir in vanilla extract, and then add rice krispies cereal and remaining marshmallows.  Stir until ingredients are combined and additional marshmallows are just beginning to melt.

Step 5

Scatter sprinkles over the mixture and briefly stir to combine.  Immediately transfer mixture to prepared 13x9 pan and use a silicone spatula or your hands to gently pat rice krispie treats down evenly into pan (don't over-handle them or this will also make them come out too hard).

Step 6

Allow Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely at room temperature before cutting and serving -- about 30-60 minutes.