Name: Rice Krispies Treats
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24 people
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons salted butter; 10 cups mini marshmallows; 9 cups Rice Krispies Cereal; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rice Krispie Treats are loaded with salty butter, sweet marshmallow, warm vanilla, and crunchy rice krispies cereal.

Rice Krispie Treats are loaded with salty butter, sweet marshmallow, and crunchy cereal, no one will be able to resist this easy and delicious no-bake dessert that's ready in less than 30 minutes!

The Best Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

I pretty much grew up on Rice Krispie Treats. They’re a classic recipe and my Nana made them for us as after school treats when we were little and I’ve loved them ever since.

I mean, how could you not love that blend of salty butter, creamy and sweet marshmallow, warm vanilla, and crispy cereal. Plus, the best part is that they’re no-bake and SUPER easy they are to make.

My Nana always made them from the recipe on the back of the cereal box. And I’m sure you’ve all made that very recipe at least once in your life, BUT… there’s a better way and this is it! In this recipe, we balance the ratios of butter to marshmallow to cereal and we’re left with gooey rice krispie treats that adults and kids alike will LOVE!

Rice Krispies Treats are loaded with salty butter, sweet marshmallow, and crunchy cereal, no one will be able to resist this easy and delicious no-bake dessert that's ready in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients for Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

Salted Butter
Mini Marshmallows
Rice Krispies Cereal
Vanilla Extract

How To Make Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

1. You’ll begin by lining a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spraying it with non-stick spray. Then set it aside so it’s ready when the treat mixture is done. It’s important to do this beforehand because the mixture will cool down fast and become less forgiving as it does.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. I recommend a 6-quart pot as the smallest you should use for this recipe so you don’t worry about overflow.
3. Once the butter has melted, add in 8 cups of the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted with a rubber spatula.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cereal, vanilla, and the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows and mix until the cereal is evenly coated with marshmallow.
5. Finally, transfer mixture to the prepared pan and spray your hands with non-stick spray and gently press the mixture into the pan. Allow the treats to cool for about 20 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing into 24 pieces.

This Rice Krispie Treats recipe is loaded with salty butter, sweet marshmallow, and crunchy cereal, no one will be able to resist this easy and delicious no-bake dessert that's ready in less than 30 minutes!

Storage Instructions

Once they have been cut up, any that are not enjoyed immediately can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These can also be frozen. To do so, simply cut them up and store them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.

This Rice Krispies Treats recipe is loaded with salty butter, sweet marshmallow, and crunchy cereal, no one will be able to resist this easy and delicious no-bake dessert that's ready in less than 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

24 people

8 tablespoons salted butter
10 cups mini marshmallows (divided)
9 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large pot, once the butter has melted, add in 8 cups of the marshmallows and stir continuously with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the marshmallows have melted.
Add in the cereal, vanilla, and the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spray your hands with non-stick spray and gently press the mixture into the pan, don't press down too hard or you'll end up with hard treats.
Allow the treats to cool for about 20 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing into 24 pieces.

Notes

Coat your Hands with Non-Stick Spray: This helps prevent your fingers from sticking to the treat mixture and makes it easier to handle when pressing it into the pan.
Don't Press Too Hard: You want your treats to be firm, but still chewy. Pressing too hard on the mixture when you put it in the pan will cause treats to become tough.
Pick Your Butter: Normally with sweet treats you use unsalted butter, but when it comes to Rice Krispie Treats, I prefer to use salted, because half the deliciousness is from the salty buttery taste. However, you can use unsalted and add salt as needed or sprinkle the treats with sea salt just before serving.
Add Vanilla: This isn't an overly common ingredient in Rice Krispies Treats, but it should be because it amplifies the flavor of the marshmallows and makes them taste that much better!
Reserve Some Marshmallows: I don't like to melt all of my marshmallows into the mixture, I always reserve 2 cups to go in with the cereal because this leaves little pockets of marshmallow goodness throughout the treats. You can add in a couple more cups if you really want to load these babies up with marshmallows!
Slice Just Before Serving: To ensure that your treats to get dried out or crispy around the edges, slice them just before serving!
Shelf Life: Once they have been cut up, any that are not enjoyed immediately can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.