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How to Freeze Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time5 minutes
Freezing6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Freezing Rice Krispie Treats

Equipment

  • airtight container
  • marker or pen
  • freezer bags
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • Rice krispie Treats homemade or store-bought

Instructions

Flash Freezing

  • Flash freezing the treats allows them to not stick together in the bag or container without having to wrap them. This works for homemade or store-bought.
    If you have made them at home, ensure they are completely cooled before getting started.
  • Lay the cut treats in a single layer on a cookie sheet and stick it in the freezer for 30 - 60 mins.
  • Remove from the freezer and pop your treats into a freezer bag or an airtight container
  • Press any air from the bag and then zip it closed. Alternatively, if you used a container, press the lid onto the top of it.
  • Use a marker or pen to write the date on it and the toss into the freezer.

Individually Wrapped

  • This works for homemade or store-bought treats. If you made them at home, ensure they are thoroughly cooled before starting.
  • Cut your treats into the portion sizes you will want when defrosted.
  • Wrap each treat completely and securely with plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil.
    If they will be frozen for an extended period of time you can add a second layer for extra protection.
  • Toss your wrapped treats into a freezer bag or freezer safe container.
  • Place the lid on top of the container, or squeeze all the air from the bag and zip it shut.
  • Write the date on the container or bag and pop it into the freezer.

Entire Pan

  • If you will want the entire pan of treats when defrosted, you can freeze it as a whole pan.
  • Make sure they are completely cooled.
  • Place the top on your pan. Or, if it doesn't have a top, slide the pan into a large freezer bag.
  • Write the date on it and slide it into the freezer.

Notes

Do it fresh:  rice krispie treats can get hard and stale after 5 - 7 days, so make sure to freeze them as fresh as possible so they retain the chewy quality.
Don't crush them:  when they are freezing, make sure nothing is pressing on them or crushing them or they will be hard when defrosted.
Keep the air out: make sure they are well wrapped, or in a bag or container without any excess air to protect them from freezer burn.