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Perfect Rice Krispie Treats

June 18, 2021

Everyone loves a good rice Krispie treat. Sweet, soft, and extra ooey gooey, these Perfect Rice Krispie Treats will become your new favorite!

They are beyond quick and easy to put together but taste AMAZING! For other super easy cereal desserts that are sure to please, try out turtle and brown butter rice krispies and scotcharoos!

Four rice krispies in a stack

The Best Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

There are so many rice krispie treat recipes out there, but not all are created equal. If you like yours extra soft and marshmallowy like me, you have come to the right place! These are the BEST that I have ever put together and I am so excited to share this recipe with you! My Perfect Rice Krispie Treats come together in a snap with just a few simple, pantry staple ingredients. They come out perfectly every time and it is so hard not to just finish a pan by myself!

My kids are always asking for homemade rice krispies, which is great because I love having them to snack on, too. I let them help with mixing the butter and marshmallow mixture together. In our house, the pan has usually been cleaned out before the rice krispies have even cooled completely. With the perfect combination of butter, marshmallows, and cereal, I am sure they will be a hit in your home as well!

Perfect Rice Krispie Ingredients

You only need 3 simple ingredients to put this delicious treat together! Individual ingredient measurements can be found at the end of the post.

  • Butter: You will need ½ cup. I like using salted butter to enhance flavor. This helps to make your rice krispies rich and decadent!
  • Mini Marshmallows: One 10-ounce bag is needed. Save 1 cup for the end to add in extra marshmallows. This will give your rice krispies their perfectly fluffy texture.
  • Rice Krispies Cereal: I like using Rice Krispies brand cereal because it creates the best texture in these kinds of treats. You can substitute for your favorite rice cereal.

Making Your Rice Krispies

These super easy instructions will yield you perfectly gooey rice krispies every time!

  1. Prep Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Melt Butter: In a large pot melt ½ cup butter over medium-low.
  3. Add Marshmallows: Add in marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
  4. Add Cereal: Remove from heat and add in the cereal. Mix until combined. Add in the 1 cup additional marshmallows if desired.
  5. Transfer to Pan: Press firmly into the prepared pan. Let set for an hour until cooled.
Cut rice krispies on baking sheet

Tips for Making the Perfect Rice Krispies

Here are tips to enhance and perfect your rice krispies!

  • Rice Krispies are Too Dry: If your rice krispies come out too try, this means that you have used too much cereal.
  • Rice Krispies are Too Sticky: This likely means that you have used too many marshmallows.
  • Brown Butter: Adding brown butter to your rice krispies gives them a delicious nutty flavor! See full recipe here.
  • Toppings: To spice up your rice krispies, you can top them with things like oreo pieces, chopped candy, chocolate, caramel, and nuts. Mix and match to create things like turtle and butterscotch peanut butter treats!
  • In the Microwave: You can use the microwave to melt down your butter and marshmallows. Add butter and marshmallows to a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 1 minute. Cook for additional 10-15 second intervals until the mixture is melted and smooth.
  • Overcooking Marshmallows: Be sure not to overcook your marshmallows. This will make your rice krispies too hard.
Rice krispie being pulled from pan

What to Serve With Your Perfect Rice Krispies

Rice krispies are the easiest dessert to make for an event with lots of guests. I like to serve up rice krispies alongside other simple crowd-pleasers like muddy buddies and no-bake desserts for a food table your guests will keep coming back to. These recipes pack rich, delicious flavor but are super quick, easy, and inexpensive to put together!

Storing Perfect Rice Krispies

Rice krispies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For that just-made freshness, pop your rice krispies into the microwave for 10 seconds before eating. I’ve found that refrigerating or freezing your rice krispies makes them too hard.

3 rice krispies in hand

Other Amazing Cereal Treats

Cereal is one of the most versatile dessert ingredients and it adds the perfect texture and crunch! You only need a few straight-from-the-pantry ingredients to put these other decadent cereal treats together! Trust me, your stomach will thank you.

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Rice Krispie Treats

Everyone loves a good rice krispie treat. Sweet, soft, and extra ooey gooey, these Perfect Rice Krispie Treats will become your new favorite!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword rice krispie treat recipes, rice krispie treats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 94kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 (10 ounce bag) mini marshmallows
  • 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows optional

Instructions

  • Line a 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large pot melt ½ cup butter over medium low.
  • Add in marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add in cereal. Mix until combined. Add in the 1 cup additional marshmallows if desired.
  • Press firmly into the prepared pan. Let set for an hour until cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 759IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 3mg

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