~Raisin Rice Crispies Treats~

Raisin Rice Crispies Treats

So many times I have purchased a bag of marshmallows.  So many times I have plans to make a batch of Raisin Rice Crispies Treats.  But, so many times I was not quick enough and my DH had opened the bag and started snacking on those yummy white puffs and soon they were gone!  Well, this week I was quick enough!  Woohoo!  This is a snack that we have enjoyed for so many years and I make occasionally! 

• They are so easy to make. 
• However, read the directions first.
• The key is to work quickly!  :)
• After cutting into bars, store in fridge.  
• Before eating, microwave a bar for 7- 9 seconds to warm slightly!

 Raisin Rice Crispies Treats

Ingredients:
4 Tablespoons Butter/ Margarine 
1 (10 ounce) package Marshmallows
5 and 1/2 Cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 Cup Raisins

Method:

1.  In a large pot (6 quart pot) melt 4 Tablespoons Margarine/ Butter over Low heat.
2.  Add in 1 bag (10 ounces) Marshmallows, stirring until completely melted.
3.  Turn off heat.
4.  Add in 3 Cups Rice Krispies cereal, stir quickly.
5.  Add in 1 Cup Raisins, stir quickly.
6.  Then, add 2 and 1/2 Cups more Rice Krispies cereal, stir again.
7.  Place the mixture (will be sticky) into a 9" x 15" glass baking dish (sprayed with PAM).  Press down lightly with the bottom of the measuring cup.  
8.  Cover with plastic wrap & place in fridge for 1 hour.
9.  Cut into bars, place in covered container & store in fridge until serving. 

These are definitely a treat!!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

Raisin Rice Crispies Bars

Raisin Rice Crispies Bars

A bite of Raisins combined with marshmallows & Rice Krispies cereal!  Oh Yum!  I could not escape the thought of this chewy dessert!  The dessert I always had in the fridge waiting when my sons were "back home" from college.  I could purchase this treat that is also commercially made, but it just does not taste as good.  The packaged goodies are quite dry.  Really!

A  few weeks ago we stayed overnight in Boston.  In the hotel my hubby purchased one of the packaged goodies.  While eating it he mentioned it was quite DRY.  Well, it was commercially made & there was not a raisin to be seen inside the wrapped snack.  At that moment I knew I needed to make a batch in the near future. 

It was yesterday afternoon!  No one is home on semester break from college, it was for US!   Oh, yes, they are that good!  There's something about adding 1 Cup of Raisins into the pot when you are stirring the melted Margarine/ Butter + Rice Krispies cereal.  The Raisins give this treat that extra pizazz in taste & also moisture. 

They are SO easy to make!  Add a bag of Marshmallows to your grocery list along with the Rice Krispies cereal.  Make a batch!  Just remember not to get carried away & enjoy eating too many all at once.  Save some for later in the week!  :)

***A few Hints when making this snack:

• Remember the secret is to work quickly!  The melted marshmallows + butter/ margarine & cereal  will begin to stick together.  You need to get it into the baking dish.

• After measuring ALL of the cereal, place a little Butter/ Margarine on the bottom of the measuring Cup & spread with a paper towel or waxed paper.  Then it's much easier to press down lightly on the mixture (in the baking dish) with the bottom of the Cup.  Nothing sticks together!  

• I spray the 9" x 15" glass baking dish with PAM, so the bars will be removed easily after cutting.    
  

Raisin Rice Crispies Bars

Ingredients:
4 Tablespoons Butter/ Margarine
1 (10 ounce) package Marshmallows
5 and 1/2 Cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 Cup Raisins

Method:  

1. In a large pot (6 quart pot) melt 4 Tablespoons Margarine/ Butter over Low heat.
2. Add in 1 bag (10 ounces) Marshmallows, stirring until completely melted.
3. Turn off heat.
4. Add in 3 Cups Rice Krispies cereal, stir.
5. Add in 1 Cup Raisins, stir.
6. Then, add 2 and 1/2 Cups more Rice Krispies cereal, stir.
7. Place the mixture (will be sticky) into a 9" x 15" glass baking dish (sprayed with PAM).  Press down lightly with the bottom of the measuring cup. 
8. Cover with plastic wrap & place in fridge for 1 hour.
9. Cut into bars, place in covered container & store in fridge until serving.

***These are crispy & crunchy & so good! 

Before enjoying one, place a Raisin Rice Crispies Bar on a plate & microwave 7- 9 seconds & you will have a softer bar.

This is one of our fave treats from long ago!  It's all about the Raisins!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

  

Raisin Rice Krispies Bars

The Fourth of July weekend has arrived!!!  Summer is here and it brings carefree days.  Vacation... Staycation... and time to relax and enjoy!  It's the perfect time to make a quick dessert for here or for there- Raisin Rice Krispies Bars!  These yummy treats with raisins have been a fam fave since I first found the basic recipe on the side of a box of that snapping crackling and popping cereal many years ago.  You know how my fam enjoys raisins, so I added 1 cup and always have since!  :)  

I store these bars in my fridge.  Ohh, they usually do not last long!  These scrumptious easy treats are very sticky while making.  For that reason I do a bit of prep work before beginning. 

• My rose colored Pyrex glass baking dish (about 9"x15") is sprayed lightly with PAM and any extra PAM is wiped with a paper towel.  
• The required ingredients are measured and "ready to go".
• After I've finished using my measuring cup, I spread a little PAM or margarine or butter on the bottom with the paper towel.  I use the bottom of the measuring cup to lightly press the mixture in the baking dish.  Nothing will stick. 

Raisin Rice Krispies Bars

Ingredients:
PAM
4 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine
4 Cups Miniature Marshmallows
5 and 1/2 Cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 Cup Raisins

Method:

1. Spray a glass baking dish (about 9"x15") with PAM.
2. In a large pot melt 4 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine over Low Heat.  (I use 6 qt. pot.)
3. Add in 4 Cups Miniature Marshmallows, stirring until melted.
4. Turn off heat.
5. Add in 3 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal and stir.
6. Add in 1 Cup Raisins, stir.
7. Then, add remaining 2 and 1/2 Cups cereal and stir.
8. Place mixture (will be sticky) in baking dish and press lightly.  Cover top of baking dish with Glad Wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
9. Cut into bars and place in covered container to store in fridge.

Sometimes we enjoy warming a cold Raisin Rice Krispies Bar (on a small plate) in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds before eating.  Yum!

The rice cereal and the marshmallows were in our grocery cart this week.  Time to take out the large Rose colored Pyrex!

Yummy!
We will Enjoy!

Have a Happy & Safe Fourth of July!!!

  

The Rose Colored Pyrex …

Today both pieces of my rose colored Pyrex was taken out of my kitchen cabinet. I remember purchasing these two pieces as a set from my local grocery store probably fifteen years ago. They are used often! At Christmas time these pieces of Pyrex are used to make two very easy, quick and yummy treats.

Whenever my sons were “back home” while attending college, Raisin Rice Krispies Bars and Jello Jigglers would be located in our fridge. Very quickly, I became aware that after a rapid walk through of our home to check out the familiar surroundings, the tour would always end with the opening of the fridge door. Then, smiles would appear! The Raisin Krispies Bars (click here) always contained Raisins. However, the flavor of the Jigglers would be a surprise.

Today, Strawberry Jigglers were made. The recipe is on the box of Jello Gelatin. Children of all ages love those two treats! Do you make either or both of these yummy goodies?

Now, where did I put the wrapping paper and the bows …

Enjoy this time of year!

May You and Your Family Have a Very Merry Christmas!!!