Potato Chip Crispy Treats

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Ruffled potato chips replace the cereal in Rice Krispies Treats for the most irresistible salty-sweet snack. The crunchy chip texture perfectly contrasts the soft, sticky marshmallow chew. A drizzle of chocolate or peanut butter takes them over the top, but isn’t necessary at all

By Liza Schattenkerk
Updated on April 27, 2023
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Prep Time:
12 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Stand Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 large treats
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 4 cups mini marshmallows

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 5 cups ridged potato chips (such as Ruffles)

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth. Once combined with no lumps remaining, stir in vanilla extract, then remove saucepan from heat. 

  3. Add crushed potato chips and stir to combine. Once fully coated, pour the mixture into the buttered baking pan.

  4. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the treats.

  5. Let rest for 1 to 2 hours until hardened. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151 Calories
7g Fat
22g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 46mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.