Edible Glitter on Rice Krispie Treats: When to Add It

When does edible glitter go on cereal treats? Right after you press the pan, while the top is still sticky. Sprinkle edible glitter on crispy rice cereal treats right after pressing the mixture into the pan, while the top is warm and sticky, and give it a light press. Then let the pan set for 1 hour. One test-kitchen recipe uses 8 tablespoons butter, two 10-ounce packages of large marshmallows and 10 cups of cereal in a 13 by 9 pan, cut into 12 bars. Margaux walks through a test-kitchen recipe (large marshmallows, never minis; weigh the cereal; press with damp hands) and counts back from a 2 o'clock class party: start the butter about 11:45, because the work is 15 minutes plus a 1-hour set. Margaux wants glitter stirred into the mixture; Dana wins the round, because stirred in it disappears among the cereal, and the top is what every kid sees. In this episode: - Why the glitter goes on right after pressing - The test-kitchen recipe, and its two warnings - The countdown from a 2 o'clock party - Dana's round: top only, never stirred in - Flakes versus luster dust on a bumpy surface Who should skip it: bars that have already set, chocolate-dipped versions, and any parent who wants to read the label first should be handed the jar. MONÉGASQUE Magic Rainbow 10 gram edible glitter is on Amazon at $14.99 standard; check the listing for current pricing. **Direct answer (top):** Sprinkle edible glitter on crispy rice cereal treats right after pressing the mixture into the pan, while the top is warm and sticky, and give it a light press. Then let the pan set for 1 hour. One test-kitchen recipe uses 8 tablespoons butter, two 10-ounce packages of large marshmallows and 10 cups of cereal in a 13 by 9 pan, cut into 12 bars. - 00:00 Cold open: 1 hour - 00:20 The verdict: right after pressing - 01:10 The recipe - 02:30 The countdown to a 2 o'clock party - 03:30 Dana's round: top only - 04:20 What's in it, and 21 CFR 73.350 - 05:20 Who should skip · Dana's Scorecard · footnote Produced with AI-crafted hosts. Full transcript: https://monegasque.transistor.fm/episodes/edible-glitter-on-rice-krispie-treats-when-to-add-it/transcript. New questions answered every week at The Monégasque Table.