Rice Krispie treats are one of the easiest no bake dessert you can make. They can be whipped up in 10 minutes with only 4 ingredients. There are lots of recipes out there, but this one ensures you have a nice gooey treat every time.
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Ingredients
Butter
Adds richness and helps melt the marshmallows smoothly. It also keeps the mixture from sticking and gives the treats a soft texture.
Vanilla
Enhances the overall sweetness and adds a subtle depth of flavor.
Marshmallows
The key ingredient that binds everything together. Using the higher amount creates softer, extra-gooey treats.
Rice Krispies (or other cereal)
Provide the crisp texture and structure. You can swap in similar puffed or crispy cereals to change the flavor or add variety.
Instructions
Prepare a 9×13 pan with parchment paper
Melt butter and marshmallows in a pan over medium heat
Stir until well combined
In a separate bowl measure out cereal
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until combined
Pour the Rice Krispies into the prepared pan
Do not press!
Gently spread the rice krispy mixture to the corners
Cover and allow it to set or add toppings immediately
Optional Toppings
Melted chocolate
Chocolate chips
Sprinkles
Nuts
Dried fruit
Frosting
Related: Rocky Road Fudge
Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 7 cups marshmallows can use up to 8 1/2
- 6 cups Rice Krispies or other cereal
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 pan with parchment paper
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a pan over medium heat
- Stir until well combined
- In a separate bowl measure out cereal
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until combined
- Pour the Rice Krispies into the prepared pan
- Do not press!
- Gently spread the rice krispy mixture to the corners
- Cover and allow it to set or add toppings immediately
