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Rice Krispies Treats

Total time

10 minutes plus cooling

Servings

12 squares

Ingredient checklist

0/5

Equipment

Baking pan

9x13-inch baking dish

Saucepan

Skillet

Oven

Cutting board

Chef's knife

Mixing bowl

Spatula

Step 1 of 8

Grease a 9x13-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.

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Rice Krispies Treats came into prominence between 1946 and 1969 as part of the postwar American suburban lifestyle, with increased availability of convenience foods. Their ease of preparation and appealing sweet flavor made them a popular choice for children's lunches, church socials, and tailgate snacks. This no-bake cereal bar reflects the era's focus on quick, crowd-pleasing desserts that became embedded in American childhood memories and community events.

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