Here’s a quick and classic way to make Rice Krispies Treats—sweet, crunchy, and super easy 🍚🍬
Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients (makes about 12 squares)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tbsp butter
- 10 oz (about 1 package) marshmallows (or 4 cups mini marshmallows)
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep pan
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Melt marshmallows & butter
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Optional: stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Mix with cereal
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Press into pan
- Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, press mixture into prepared pan. Don’t press too hard—you want them slightly fluffy.
- Cool & cut
- Let cool 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
Tips & Variations
- Chocolate version: Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips while warm.
- Peanut butter: Add ½ cup peanut butter to melted marshmallows.
- Sprinkles or candy: Mix in before pressing into the pan for festive treats.
- Mini treats: Use muffin tins for individual Rice Krispies cups.
I can also give a microwave version that’s ready in 5 minutes or a fancier dipped/chocolate-covered Rice Krispies treat if you want.
