Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Make the best Rice Krispie Treats at home with this easy, no-bake recipe perfectly chewy, gooey, and ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons 45g butter
- 1 package 10 oz or ~285g mini marshmallows
- or about 5 ½ cups if using large marshmallows
- 6 cups 150g Rice Krispies cereal
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Pinch of salt for balance
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add Marshmallows
- Stir in the marshmallows. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until completely melted and smooth.
(Optional) Add Vanilla & Salt
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if using.
Mix in Cereal
- Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir quickly and thoroughly until all the cereal is evenly coated.
Press into Pan
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to gently press the mixture into an even layer—don’t press too hard or the treats may turn dense.
Cool and Cut
- Let cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, then cut into squares or bars and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Total Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Total Carbs: 34 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 17 g
- Protein: 1 g