Classic Rice Krispie treats recipe! This easy recipe makes thick, soft and gooey Rice Krispie treats with 3 ingredients in just 15 minutes.
Rice krispie treats are classic, no-bake treats. These sweet treats are so soft and gooey and buttery.
You’ll only need 3 simple ingredients and 15 minutes to make these treats. The rice krispies treats are thick and soft and gooey, and they stay fresh for days.
This recipe is a little bit different than the classic recipe. It’s made with more butter and extra marshmallows for the ultimate rice krispies treat recipe!
“OMG!!! These really are the best! Thanks for sharing.” – Kelsey
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Butter: I like to use salted butter in this recipe. The little bit of salt in the butter helps to balance out the sweetness. If you’re using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt.
- Marshmallows: You can use 16 ounces of large marshmallows and 10 ounces of miniature marshmallows if you prefer. It’s important to use fresh marshmallows. Fresh marshmallows will give you melt into gooey marshmallows. Stale marshmallows don’t melt well.
- Rice Krispies cereal: Or another brand of crispy rice cereal.
How to make classic Rice Krispie treats
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: In a large pot or large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Step 2: When the butter is mostly melted (about 80%), stir in 16 ounces marshmallows.
Step 3: Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until marshmallows are completely melted.
Tip >> I don’t recommend melting the butter over high heat as the melted marshmallow mixture can scorch. You only need to melt the marshmallows, and you won’t want to continue to cook the mixture once they melt.
Step 4: Remove saucepan from heat.
Step 5: Stir in cereal until combined and well-incorporated.
Step 6: Stir in remaining 10 ounces marshmallows until incorporated. Some of the marshmallows will melt, and that’s ok.
Step 7: Pour the cereal mixture into the pan. Gently press the cereal mixture into an even layer in the pan.
Tip >> The mixture is very sticky, so it’s best to either use a rubber spatula or lightly grease your hands with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 8: Let the mixture cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.
Recipe Tips!
- Parchment paper: If you’d like to easily remove the sheet of rice krispies from the baking pan, line the pan with parchment paper rather than greasing the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Freezing: Let them cool to room temperature and then cut the into bars. Wrap each bar tightly in plastic wrap and place the wrapped bars in a freezer-safe container.
Rice Krispies treat variations
Rice Krispie treats are a great blank canvas! Here are fun variations on the classic recipe:
- Peanut butter Rice Krispies treats: Soft and chewy Rice Krispies treats made with creamy peanut butter for a sweet-salty twist.
- Scotcheroos: A no-bake cereal treat made with peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate for the ultimate nostalgic treat.
- Butterscotch Rice Krispies treats: Classic Rice Krispies treats infused with melted butterscotch chips for rich, buttery flavor.
- Brown butter Rice Krispies treats: These elevated treats have nutty brown butter for rich, buttery flavor in every bite.
- Oreo Rice Krispies treats: Crispy, gooey bars packed with crushed Oreo cookies for a cookies-and-cream version of the classic.
- Funfetti Rice Krispies treats: Funfetti treats are festive, sprinkle-filled treats are perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
- S’mores Rice Krispies treats: A campfire favorite reimagined with Rice Krispies and graham cereal, chocolate chips, and melty marshmallows.
- Red white and blue Rice Krispies treats: These patriotic treats are layered with red, white, and blue marshmallow goodness—perfect for 4th of July!
- Grinch Rice Krispies treats: Green treats with a candy heart center, inspired by the Grinch and perfect for holiday fun.
Storage
These are best stored, covered, in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored, but they are best eaten within the first 2-3 days.
Depending on how humid it is where you live, you may choose to cover them loosely or tightly with plastic wrap.
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Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 26 ounces mini marshmallows divided
- 6 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan. Set aside.
- Add butter to a large pot.6 tablespoons butter
- Melt butter over medium-low heat.
- When the butter is mosty melted (about 80%), add 16 ounces marshmallows, and stir in.26 ounces mini marshmallows
- Stir regularly until the marshmallows have melted.
- Remove pot from heat.
- Stir in cereal until combined.6 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Add remaining 10 ounces marshmallows, and fold in until incorporated.
- Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan, and gently press the mixture into the prepared pan with a spatula.
- Let cool to room temperature, and cut into bars to serve.
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Notes
- Butter: I like to use salted butter in this recipe. The little bit of salt in the butter helps to balance out the sweetness. If you’re using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt.
- Marshmallows: You can use 16 ounces of large marshmallows and 10 ounces of miniature marshmallows if you prefer.
- Rice Krispies cereal: Or another brand of crispy rice cereal.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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Comments & Reviews
Maria says
The rice crispy treats are very delicious. I added 2 teaspoon of vanilla extract before putting the cereal in. I love this makes for a
9 x 13 pan as making for a church event tomorrow.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you like the recipe!
Chelsea says
I’ll never make any other rice krispy treats again!
Kelsey says
OMG!!! These really are the best! Thanks for sharing.
Kate says
I’m so glad that you liked them! Thank you for taking the time to comment. =)