Thick and gooey Rice Krispie Treats are a classic no-bake dessert filled with sweet buttery marshmallows and crispy rice cereal crunch. A family-favorite recipe!
Prep the Pan: Butter and line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper (you can use a 9x13 but the squares won’t be as thick).
Melt the Marshmallows: In a large pot or dutch oven, melt butter over medium/low heat. Add 6 cups marshmallows and stir just until completely melted (don’t overcook or the mixture will harden).
Add the Cereal: Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in vanilla and salt. Working quickly stir in the cereal then fold in the remaining 2 cups marshmallows until well coated and the added marshmallows just start to melt but are still chunky.
Press into the Pan: Immediately transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, place a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper over the top to prevent sticking and lightly press it evenly into the pan.
Cool and Slice: Set aside to cool completely to room temperature (about 1 hour), then slice into squares and enjoy.
Notes
Cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. (Refrigeration is not recommended as the treats harden too much.) *For gluten free rice krispies treats, make sure the marshmallows and cereal you use are marked gluten-free.
Nutrition Facts
Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
172
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
97
mg
4
%
Potassium
13
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
175
IU
4
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.