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Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 to 60 minutes before cutting into squares

Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Rice Krispie Treats are a no-bake dessert made by combining melted butter, marshmallows, vanilla, and crispy rice cereal, then pressing the mixture into a pan to set.
Ready in about 20 minutes (+30 minutes cooling time) with minimal ingredients, they’re soft, chewy, customizable, and perfect for parties, snacks, or nostalgic sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 134
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons 85 g salted butter, cut into pieces
  • 15 oz 425 g miniature marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups 175 g Rice Krispies cereal
  • 3 tablespoons colored sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • 13×9 pan
  • Large Saucepan
  • Silicone Spatula

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease a 13×9 pan with butter or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until completely melted.
  3. Add about 10 oz of the marshmallows and stir frequently until just melted and smooth. Keep the heat below medium to prevent the mixture from becoming too firm later.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and the remaining marshmallows. Stir gently until everything is combined and the added marshmallows are just beginning to melt.
  6. Sprinkle in the colored sprinkles and briefly stir to distribute.
  7. Immediately transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a silicone spatula or lightly greased hands, gently press the mixture evenly into the pan without packing it down too firmly.
  8. Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 to 60 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

Rice Krispie Treats are proof that simple recipes can still be legendary.
Sticky, buttery, chewy, and impossible to eat just one.