Today, September 18 is Rice Krispie Treat Day, an unofficial holiday dedicated to the no-bake, quick to make yummy gooey sweet treat.

Rice Krispies Treats were invented in 1939 by Kellogg Company employees Malitta Jensen and Mildred Day in the Kellogg kitchens in Battle Creek, Michigan. The treats are made of Rice Krispie cereal and melted marshmallows. In 1941, the company added Day’s recipe to the back of the Rice Krispies cereal box. The treat was also trademarked and became a nationwide hit due to its simple yet scrumptious flavor. 

While Rice Krispie treats are usually homemade, Kellogg’s trademarked the brand name Rice Krispie Treats and started selling a pre-packaged version of the treat in 1995.

Celebrate by making some and sharing them with your family, friends and co-workers.

Here’s the original recipe:
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallows OR 5-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal

Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add KELLOGG’S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note
– For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
– 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
– Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
– Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
– To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Source: ricekrispies.com