The term describes a detailed set of instructions for preparing confections that incorporate puffed rice cereal, binding agents, and often additional flavorings. These instructions specify quantities of ingredients, preparation techniques, baking or cooling times, and serving suggestions to achieve a desirable final product. An example would include a document outlining steps to combine melted butter, marshmallows, and puffed rice, shaping the mixture into discs and allowing them to set.
Adhering to a tested and well-documented process offers numerous advantages. It allows for replicable results, minimizing errors and waste. The availability of such guidance also fosters creativity and modification, as individuals can adapt existing formulae to suit personal preferences or dietary requirements. Historically, readily available and easily prepared food items like these have contributed to home baking traditions and family gatherings.