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Rice Krispie cakes made with golden syrup

This is the original recipe... cut out from a 1970's Rice Krispie packet!

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  • Recipe:

    Sent in by Lisa

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Serves 6

Preparation

Total time
10 Mins
Preparation time
10 Mins
  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 150g Rice Krispies

  • 4 tbsp golden syrup

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Few drops vanilla extract

  • Smarties to decorate (optional)

  1. Put the golden syrup, sugar and butter/marg into a pan, melt and bring to the boil for 1 min (stirring)

  2. Remove from heat, add essence and Rice Krispies

  3. Mix well and pour into a greased 7" square tin

  4. Mark into squares. Press Smarties into the tops (if using).

  5. Alternatively, divide mixture between 12 cake cases in a bun tin

  6. Put in the fridge to set

  7. Not suitable for freezing, but will keep for a few days in an air-tight tub

You will need

Tin - this handy square tin is non-stick - see more details here at Wilko.

Cake cups - We love these multi-coloured ones made from silicone. They are eco-friendly, reusable - see more details here at Amazon .

Tips

If using a tin (rather than muffin cases), press in very firmly to make a nice sturdy bar. Once it's cooled, you can cut into individual bars - perfect for lunhboxes, parties and bake sales!

How long do they take to set?

It depends how big they are. If you've made one big bar, it could take a couple of hours. Smaller, individual cakes will set more quickly, and could be ready in under an hour (though if you end up munching a few while they're still a little melty, we won't tell!)

Storage tips

Once the bars have cooled, keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (but not the fridge, as this will make them go hard). They're best enjoyed on the same day, but will keep for up to three days. Unfortunately, they're not suitable for freezing, as that also makes them very hard. Oh what a shame, you'll just have to eat them all today…

Variations

Adding 1 tsp cocoa powder to the syrup mixture for chocolatey cakes

Swap the syrup for runny honey if preferred

Top with sprinkles or a drizzle of chocolate to add some colour!

One of the great things about Rice Krispie treats is that you can really let your kids' imaginations run wild! They can add their favourite sweets, chopped-up chocolate bars, fruit, chopped nuts... whatever their hearts desire! We also have some really fun ideas for other Rice Krispie creations - why not try:

Chocolate Rice Krispie cakes Toffee & marshmallow crispies Beau tiful bu tterfly treats Rice Krisp ies trea ts on a stick Rice Krispies hi gh-flyin g kites

Reviews

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings
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  • Lucy S(20)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Absolute classic - the kids loved making them, and they taste just like I remember them from school!

    Reviewed on 15/02/21

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I made these with gluten free choc puffed rice and added 1tsb of cocoa (GS cannot have dairy, gluten, eggs, soya or nuts). They were delicious. Had to make a 2nd batch for GS!

    Reviewed on 30/12/17

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    nobody has mentioned how sticky it is if you add marshmellows!!!lol to pat and flatten down into tin level, use a silver spoon dipped in boiled water so it doesnt stick to the rice crispie mix. :)

    Reviewed on 27/09/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I'd forgotten how to make these and this is the perfect recipe! My eight year old son made a batch too following the instructions.

    Reviewed on 01/09/15

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