If you’re looking for a major upgrade to the classic cereals, this recipe for Pretzel Potato Chip Rice Krispie Treats is going to be your new favorite thing! The combination of the salty snacks with the sweet marshmallows is a sweet salty blast to your taste buds!
Why You’ll Love…
These homemade treats are some of my all-time favorite desserts because not only are they the perfect party dessert, but they’re the perfect fun snack to make on a Sunday and indulge on all week long! This recipe can truly clean out your pantry for you! From the salty pretzels, To the sweet marshmallows, you can really grab whatever’s in your pantry and add it to this mixture!
Have a cup of peanut butter that’s not being used in your pantry? Add it in? Have some remaining white chocolate chips from that cookie recipe from last week? Add those in too! These Potato Chip Rice Krispie Treats can be made however you want, to best fit what you’re craving! How many recipes can do that?
If you think peanut butter sounds delicious in a rice crispy treat (I totally agree), try out this recipe here!
New Way of Making Cereal Treats
Whenever I used to make a bath of these treats, I would add the butter and marshmallow mixture to a large pot then add the rice cereal into it! But the only problem I had with this method is that the pot was so large and it was too bulky to hold when pouring the rice krispie mixture into the final pan to set! I used to just take a spatula and scoop the mixture into the pan! While this method works, it’s a bit cumbersome, especially since you want to work quick so the mixture doesn’t set
Now, my new method is to add the rice cereal and whatever mix-ins (crushed potato chips and pretzels, in this case) to a large bowl and mix it together. Then I melt the marshmallow mixture in a small saucepan! It’s easier to pour the melted marshmallows into the rice cereal mixture and helps everything get incorporated easier!
I hope you use whatever method works best for you! I found this new way to make it a bit easier to mix everything together! Hope it helps!
Equipment Needed:
Large Bowl – I like to use the biggest glass bowl I have to mix everything together!
Sauce Pan – I use a medium size sauce pan to melt the marshmallows and butter!
8 inch pan – You can use whatever size pan you like, from a square pan to a baking dish or even an round cake pan! The size of the pan will determine how thick the treats are! IF you use a smaller pan, the thicker the treat! My personal preference is an 8-inch square pan!
Parchment Paper – Parchment paper allows for easy removal! I like to line my dish with parchment paper to make sure everything comes out, since these marshmallows get sticky!
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Ingredient List:
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1. Add rice cereal, salty pretzels and crushed chips to a bowl with remaining marshmallows
Step 2. Add marshmallows and butter to a pan over medium heat.
Step 3: Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal mixture, be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan!
Step 4. Add mixture to a prepared pan and press down.
Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container for about 4-5 days! I like to store mine in the pantry at room temperature, as well! I don’t recommend freezing this recipe!
You can also wrap them individually in plastic wrap for grabbing on the go! Did I hear someone say winner dessert at the next bake sale!?
Helpful Tips and Tricks
I like to keep a bit of nonstick cooking spray around, especially for the rubber spatula when you’re stirring the gooey marshmallow mixture! Everything can get a bit sticky, so the non-stick spray works perfectly!
The best part about this recipe is there’s really no rules here! If you have an ingredient in your pantry add it into the mix! This sweet and salty combination is truly one of my favorite variations of these rice krispies treats! Let me know what flavors you would add to yours!
Cheers!
-Holly Michelle
Pretzel Potato Chip Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate
Equipment
- Square Pan
- Large Saucepan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 3 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Bag Mini Marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 cup Pretzels crushed
- 1 cup Potato Chips crushed
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large saucepan with the marshmallows and vanilla. Make sure to leave about a cup of mini marshmallows aside.4 tablespoons Butter, 1 Bag Mini Marshmallows, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 4 tablespoons Butter,1 Bag Mini Marshmallows,1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Stir together until the marshmallows have fully melted.
- While the marshmallows are melting, add potato chips to a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to gently crush the chips, leaving a few bigger chunks! Do the same to the pretzels!1 cup Pretzels, 1 cup Potato Chips
- In a large bowl, add rice cereal, remaining marshmallows, pretzels and potato chips!3 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- Once the marshmallows are fully melted, pour into rice cereal mixture. Mix everything together.
- Add mixture to a parchment-lined square pan. Press down gently on top to get a nice flat surface.
- Let set, then cut into squares and enjoy!
