Best 5 Rice Crispy Squares Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY RICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing 1-inch wings to hang over the edges; set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and salt and cook, stirring, until the marshmallows are melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla (the peanut butter can still be swirly). Add the cereal, crushed graham crackers and chocolate chips and fold with a large rubber spatula to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using the spatula to spread it out evenly. Place a piece of parchment on top and then use your hands to press the mixture down very firmly. Let the mixture firm up in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then cut into squares.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CRANBERRY CRISPY RICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave the butter and marshmallows for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave an additional minute. Stir in 4 cups of the cereal. Add 1 cup of the white chocolate chips, the cranberries and remaining 2 cups cereal. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and use your fingers to spread the mixture evenly into the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and use your fingers to push the chips into the cereal mixture. Garnish with the gold glitter sprinkles.
• Let cool, cut into squares and store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE RICE CRISPY SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter on high heat for about 45 seconds. Add marshmallows; stir to coat. Microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave for 45 seconds longer or until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Immediatly add cereal; stir gently until coated. Press into greased 13x9x2in baking pan.
• In a small microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and shortening on 70% power for 1 minute. Heat in 10 to 20 second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cool completely.

CRISPY ASIAN RICE SQUARES WITH SAUCE VARIATIONS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your ingredients.
• 3. Cook the rice according to package directions.
• 4. While the rice is still warm, shape it into squares.
• 5. Chef's Note: I use a square mold to achieve the nice squares. In Japan the most popular shape was a pyramid.
• 6. Chef's Tip: Why sushi rice? Sushi rice is very sticky, and will hold together better than other types of rice.
• 7. Add a bit of peanut oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
• 8. Add the rice squares.
• 9. Lightly brown them on all six sides, about 90 seconds per side.
• 10. Remove from the oil and brush with your favorite sauce.
• 11. Sauce: You can use just about anything that you wish for the sauce. • Japanese soy sauce • Oyster sauce • Tamari sauce • Japanese fish sauce • A mixture of tamari and honey (my favorite) • Various jams, like apricot or apple
• 12. After brushing with the sauce, return them to the skillet, for a second browning, about 30 seconds per side.
• 13. Chef's Tip: It's this second browning, that really infuses the flavor into the rice.
• 14. ADDITIONAL VARIATION
• 15. Instead of just rice, why not put a surprise in the center, like a piece of sesame chicken, or crispy beef...
• 16. PLATE/PRESENT
• 17. Remove from the skillet, and serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy.
• 18. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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CRISPY RICE SQUARES (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Coat 13×9-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Heat Dried Plum Purée and butter in Dutch oven or large saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter is melted. Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal until well coated. Spray back of wooden spoon with vegetable cooking spray and pat mixture evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nonpareils. Cool until set. Cut into squares.
• Dried Plum Purée Combine 1-1/3 cups (8 ounces) pitted dried plums and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water in container of food processor or blender. Pulse on and off until dried plums are finely chopped and smooth. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two months. Makes 1 cup.