Vanilla Crispy Treats
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla crispy treats are my go to when I need something quick and delicious. They come together in just thirty minutes total, making them perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. The crispy rice cereal gives them such a satisfying texture while keeping costs down since it's a pantry staple most of us already have on hand. I love that the butter provides fat soluble vitamins that help your body absorb nutrients, and the vanilla extract adds wonderful flavor without any artificial ingredients. Whether you add the optional nuts or keep them simple, these treats never disappoint and always leave everyone asking for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLpure vanilla extract
- 120 mLmilk
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 200 gcrisp rice cereal
- 100 goptional chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or pecans)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper with a little butter or cooking spray to prevent the treats from sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 5
Add the milk and whisk until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more milk.
- 6
Fold in the crisp rice cereal and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- 7
If using chopped nuts, fold them in at this stage.
Tip: This will help distribute the nuts evenly throughout the treats.
- 8
Press the dough into the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Use a spatula or your hands to shape the dough into a rectangle.
- 9
Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the treats during the last 5 minutes of baking, as they can go from golden to burnt quickly.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the treats from the baking tray.
- 11
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: You can store the treats in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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