How to make Rice Krispie cakes: Easy recipes to do with kids

For some, Rice Krispie cakes are the quintessential springtime treat.

Easy to make for both children and adults alike, the delicious squares of gooey cereal are a mainstay of school bake sale.

A kids’ classic, Rice Krispie cakes make an appearance around this time every year, and Easter is the perfect time to chow down on some sweet treat.

So with Easter fast approaching, here’s how you can make Rice Krispie cakes at home.

Rice Krispie cake recipe

The recipe comes from Delish.

Makes 24.

Prep time: 5 minutes.

Total time: 45 minutes

225g butter

200g marshmallows

250g Rice Krispies

Salt

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a low heat. Add the marshmallows and the salt and stir until the whole mixture has completely melted.

Delish recommends keeping the pan on the heat until the marshmallows have turned slightly golden, which is roughly another five minutes.

Take the pan off the heat and then stir in the cereal.

Press the mixture into a buttered baking pan 23cm x 33cm. But remember not to press the mixture too much otherwise it will dry out.

Leave it cool, slice it and then serve it.