Description
Sharp cheddar elevates classic rice krispie treats into an unexpected savory snack. Crispy, cheesy morsels deliver a delightful twist you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter
- 2 cups (473 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups (240 grams) flour
- 2 cups (50 grams) Rice Krispie cereal
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 375F (190C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Mixing Base: Thoroughly combine softened butter and shredded cheddar cheese until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture that integrates both ingredients completely.
- Seasoning Integration: Gently fold dry ingredients – flour, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder – into the butter-cheese mixture, ensuring comprehensive yet delicate blending.
- Cereal Incorporation: Delicately introduce Rice Krispie cereal into the dough, carefully folding to maintain crisp texture while distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Shaping and Positioning: Using a teaspoon or small scoop, form compact spheres of dough and arrange systematically on prepared baking sheet; gently flatten each morsel and optionally dust with additional cayenne for enhanced zest.
- Baking Process: Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 13-15 minutes, watching attentively to achieve a perfectly golden-brown exterior without scorching.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from oven and allow cheddar bites to rest momentarily on baking sheet before transferring to serving platter, permitting slight cooling to stabilize texture.
Notes
- Prep with Precision: Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better ingredient incorporation.
- Cereal Handling Strategy: Fold Rice Krispies gently to prevent crushing, maintaining their signature crunch and texture.
- Spice Calibration: Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on heat preference; start with less and taste test for personal spice level.
- Baking Watch Point: Keep a close eye during final 3-5 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning and ensure perfect golden crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 205 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg