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Classic Rice Krispie Treats

Created by: Courtney
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
These easy, no-bake homemade rice krispie treats are the ultimate nostalgic snack! Made with gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal, this is the best rice krispie treat recipe for whipping up a quick dessert everyone loves. Whether you're reliving childhood memories or making new ones, these sweet, chewy squares are always a hit.

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup (114 g) unsalted butter
  • 20 oz (567 g) mini marshmallows 2 - 10 oz bags
  • 2 tsp (2 tsp) vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
  • 7 cups (196 g) Rice Krispies cereal
  • 2 cups (100 g) mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and parchment paper. Extend the parchment paper up the sides of the pan to easily remove the rice krispie treats from the pan.
  • In a large saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add in 20 ounces of mini marshmallows and stir until the marshmallow mixture is melted and smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Then, fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and additional 2 cups of mini marshmallows until the cereal is well coated in the melted marshmallow mixture.
  • Pour the rice krispie treat mixture into the prepared baking pan. Moisten your hands with water, and gently press the mixture into the pan creating an even layer.
  • Allow the rice krispie treats to set up in the pan for 1 hour before removing and cutting into squares.

Notes

Storing & Serving:
  • Room temperature: Store the rice krispie treats in an airtight container or resealable storage bag at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
  • Refrigerator/Freezer: I do not recommend storing rice krispie treats in the refrigerator or freezer as it can impact the texture.
Baking Tools & Supplies (affiliate links): 9x13 baking pan | Parchment paper | Large saucepan | Spatula
Recipe Tips: Scroll up the blog post to see more expert baking tips and frequently asked questions to make the most out of this recipe.
Note: Metric conversions and nutritional information are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1323IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 5mg

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