Asked by: Salaheddin Breger
food and drink desserts and baking

Why did my Rice Krispie treats turn out hard?

17
It's tempting to turn up the heat to speedupmelting the butter and marshmallows, but resist the urge. Highheatis the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispietreats.→ Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutesof cooktime, but melt the butter and marshmallows overlowheat.


Similarly, you may ask, how do you soften hard Rice Crispy Treats?

If you just have a couple of Rice KrispieTreatsto soften, then place them along with a slice ofbread intoa ziploc bag and let them sit overnight.

Secondly, can Rice Krispie Treats go bad? Puffed Rice treats can be stored atroomtemperature in air tight containment (zip-top bag with no airinit), for 1 to 2 days without any ill effect. They keep longerthanthey last, if you get my drift. You canrefrigeratethem.

Also question is, how far ahead can you make Rice Krispie Treats?

Rice Krispie treats are best the same day.Youcan keep them from getting too hard by really sealingthem wellwith Saran Wrap and keeping them air-tight and theywill beok for 2-3 days but they are just so muchbetter-texturedthe same day.

How do you soften marshmallows?

You can soften marshmallows that have hardenedbyholding the closed bag under running hot water, or dipping intoapan of hot water for a few minutes. Just make sure the bagissealed well. The moisture that builds is just enoughtosoften the marshmallows right up.

Related Question Answers

Jovana Jenovach

Professional

Can I freeze Rice Crispy Treats?

- Store no more than two days at room temperatureinairtight container. - To freeze, place in layersseparatedby wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for upto 6weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutesbeforeserving.

Chengjie Tomillero

Professional

Should Rice Krispie squares be refrigerated?

Once you've cut up your extra rice crispytreats,stack them in an airtight container. Place a sheet ofwax paper inbetween each layer to keep them from sticking, thenseal the top.You can store the container at room temperature for upto 3 days,or freeze the treats for up to 6 weeks.Enjoy!

Jianhong Treseler

Professional

What can I do with stale marshmallows?

They thaw quickly and won't stick together orgostale. If they are already stuck together, add alittlepowdered sugar to the bag and shake until they fall apart.You canadd a bit of moisture to stale marshmallows by addingapiece of bread or two to the bag. Seal the bag and wait a coupleofdays.

Fala Brichs

Explainer

How do you defrost Rice Krispie Treats?

To defrost the rice krispie treats,justtake them out of the freezer and leave them to thaw onthekitchen counter for an hour. After thawing, thericekrispie treats are ready to eat, no reheating necessary.If youwant to soften the krispie treats a bit, warm it inthemicrowave.

Twana Zumbuhl

Explainer

How long do chocolate crispy cakes last?

Drizzle with a little melted chocolateanddecorate with sweets, dried fruit or nuts while they are stillwetenough to stick them on. Will keep in an airtightcontainerfor five days.

Tess Pelluz

Explainer

Where is the expiration date on Rice Krispie Treats?

A: You should find the manufacture code printed ontheopening of the box. This date can also be found printedonthe individual bars. The format of the manufacture code onourpackages varies by product.

Gediminas Garbayo

Pundit

How long is cereal good for?

When unopened, breakfast cereal can last forsixto eight months past the date on the box. If opened, yourfavoritecereal will stay fresh for between four and sixmonths. Incontrast, cooked cereals such as oatmeal will onlykeep forfour to five days in the fridge once prepared."Cerealsdon't really go bad.

Roderick Gaedtke

Pundit

Do Cheerios expire?

Cereal. While it may begin to get a little stale,cerealhas a true shelf life long beyond its printedexpirationdate. Like many foods, if it is stored properly— in thiscase, in a cool, dry place — cereal can lastmonths after thesell-by date.

Ciriaca Edel

Pundit

Can you rehydrate marshmallows?

Take one or two slices of fresh, moist breadandput them in a plastic resealable bag with themarshmallows.You might also try putting the stalemarshmallows inthe microwave with a dish or cup of water onthe side and heatingboth for about 10 seconds to refreshthemarshmallows.

Casimir Mardones

Pundit

Is it okay to refrigerate marshmallows?

Although marshmallows have a high watercontent,these treats are shelf stable. So as long as youstore themin a cool and dark environment, you're goodtogo.

Yanis Zelinsk

Pundit

Why do marshmallows get hard?

Why Marshmallows Get Sticky
Put simply, marshmallows are sugar andwaterwrapped around bubbles. Air pockets help marshmallowskeeptheir shape. So just a bit of moisture pumped into thoseairpockets makes them collapse.

Margareth Llave

Teacher

How long can marshmallows sit out?

Marshmallows Expiration Date
(Unopened) Pantry
Marshmallow Peeps last for 6-8 Months
(Opened) Pantry
Marshmallows last for 2-4 Months
Marshmallow fluff lasts for 2-4 Months

Nandi Das Neves

Teacher

How do you revive stale marshmallows?

If you have marshmallows that have gottenold,stale, and hard all you have to do to make them softagainis to place them in a resealable plastic bag with a slice ofbread.Let them stand until soft, which usually takes 1 or 2 days.Thenyou can remove the bread and the marshmallows should besoftagain.

Nourelhouda Ursi

Teacher

Can you melt old marshmallows?

Don't use old marshmallows.
After marshmallows have been sitting around forawhile, they start to dry out and the exterior gets firm.Mostimportantly, they don't melt nearly as well. Insteadofbecoming soft and gooey, they melt into a onegiantblob.

Tomeka Leeuwenhoeck

Teacher

How do you dehydrate mini marshmallows?

Food Dehydrator
Spread the miniature marshmallows onto thetrays.If your food dehydrator has multiple settings, set it tomedium, or160 degrees Fahrenheit. Dehydrate themarshmallows forabout 2 hours or until slightly wrinkledand crispy. Themarshmallows won't shrink much but willstill bedone.

Co-Authored By:

EveryThingWhat Staff Editor

8

28th June, 2020

137

83% of readers found this page helpful.

4/5

Click a star to add your vote

Similar Asks
Trending