# How to make extra-marshmallowy rice krispy treats? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 9, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309 "2011-05-09T19:00:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/21 "2011-05-10T17:58:46Z")
> [@Lemur866](#): > > Have you…tried adding extra marshmallows? I’ve never made any krispy treats before. But thanks for that, Captain Obvious. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/22 "2011-05-10T18:14:28Z")
Reminds me of a question my stepson asked me the other day: “What did you put on this bread to make it so…buttery?” “Um. Butter.” ---
**Author:** ![Lemur866](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lemur866/32/434_2.png) [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/23 "2011-05-10T21:56:59Z")
> [@rachelellogram](#): > > I’ve never made any krispy treats before. But thanks for that, Captain Obvious. The secret ingredient is Rice Krispies. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/24 "2011-05-10T21:59:57Z")
> [@SeaDragonTattoo](#): > > It sucks a little that I can’t have these any more since becoming vegetarian, though I guess I could make them myself with non-gelatin mallows. It was more fun when other people made them, though. As has been stated, if you make them with marshmallow fluff (1 jar replaces 1 bag of marshmallows) they’re totally gelatin-free and safe for vegetarians. Hooray! ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/25 "2011-05-10T22:49:54Z")
Someone here once shared the brilliant idea of Black Forest Krispie Treats, cocoa krispies and dried cherries added to the traditional recipe. Those are always a huge hit any where I bring them, for extra chocolatey goodness I toss in a tsp of cocoa powder to the pot directly. Whoever originally shared this idea, you have my undying gratitude! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/26 "2011-05-11T00:03:57Z")
> [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](#): > > I often make rice crispy treats for Shabbat dessert I thought marshmallows weren’t Kosher? But, yes, more marshmallows and you know that pack of that you bought 2 years ago for Thanksgiving sweet potatoes that have gone stale? Don’t use those. ---
**Author:** ![expectopatronum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/expectopatronum/32/173_2.png) [@expectopatronum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/expectopatronum)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/27 "2011-05-11T00:31:14Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Cocoa Krispies Treats - Mmmmm. i really like fruity pebbles treats. or rice krispies with fruit loops mixed in. yum! ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/28 "2011-05-11T04:05:33Z")
> [@jabiru](#): > > Why did I start reading this thread when I’m just starting out on Jenny Craig? I have a serious craving right now. Beaming strength at ya (and the phrase “self-control can be yummy, too”…) ---
**Author:** ![Lemur866](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lemur866/32/434_2.png) [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/29 "2011-05-12T03:47:14Z")
> [@amarinth](#): > > I thought marshmallows weren’t Kosher? Marshmallows are made with gelatin, and most gelatin isn’t kosher. Even if the gelatin comes from kosher animals, those animals weren’t slaughtered kosher. You could have perfectly normal gelatin made from beef and lamb, but it would have to be made at a kosher butcher. Most kosher marshmallows you see sold are made using gelatin made from fish bones, so they are pareve and can be used with dairy ingredients. They suck. ---
**Author:** ![drastic\_quench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e36b37/32.png) [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309/30 "2011-05-12T07:54:36Z")
These are typically the last treat I’d reach for, but now I’m going to make a Cocoa Crispy version with chocolate chips. I’m a sucker for double chocolate. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-extra-marshmallowy-rice-krispy-treats/581309.md?page=1)