Easy Gooey Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

What makes these Rice Krispie Treats so special? It's all about the gooey texture that comes from melting marshmallows and butter together before mixing in the crispy cereal. There is a secret that I learned years ago. The result is a treat that is soft, chewy, and downright addictive.

Prep Time3

Cook Time3

Total Time6

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: camping food, easy recipe, Gameday food, kid friendly recipe, make ahead, snack

Servings: Servings, 9 x 13 pan

Calories: 337kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Aluminum Cake Pan

Casserole Set

Beeswax Wrap

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Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Butter
18 Ounces Rice Krispies Cereal 1 box of cereal
36 Ounces Marshmallows mini marshmallows are preferred
cooking oil spray

Instructions

Prepare a 9 x 13 pan bottom and sides with spray oil or coat with butter before starting to make the recipe. You can also line with prepared heavy duty aluminum foil for easy cutting later.
cooking oil spray
Use a microwave safe extra-large plastic bowl. Melt the butter 40 seconds.
3 Tablespoons Butter
Add the mini marshmallows and stir to coat with the melted butter. Microwave and heat on high for 3 minutes.
36 Ounces Marshmallows
Add the crispy rice cereal and stir with a large sturdy spoon that has been sprayed with oil to help prevent the melted marshmallows from sticking to it.
18 Ounces Rice Krispies Cereal
Add the cereal and marshmallow mixture to the prepared pan.
Press down with a spoon sprayed with cooking oil to prevent sticking or a piece of wax paper.
Let cool 30-60 minutes to room temperature. Cut into squares or other shapes.
The pan will quite full. This makes quite a large batch.

Notes

Crispy Cereal Treats Recipe Variations

You can get creative with your tasty snack. Add another flavor or color depending on the Holiday season or party theme.

Here are a few variations for you to make throughout the year.

Change the color. Add a cup of colored marshmallows. Cut them up small and just stir into the mixture as you are stirring in the crispy cereal.

Flavor with Candy Pieces. Small pieces of candy such as malted milk balls, chocolate candy bars, caramel and chocolate candy bars, or tiny pieces of English Toffee candy. Add a cup that is cut up into small pieces.

Swap out the Rice Krispies. This recipe works will with chocolate puff cereal or fruit flavored cereal too; Fruit Loops, Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Krispies. I have made this using each one. They are all just as scrumptious. Just add the same amount of the different flavored cereal as you would the crispy cereal and proceed with the rest of the recipe.

How Do You Keep Crispy Treats Fresh?

Homemade treats are at their best gooeyness the day they’re made. However, these can be enjoyed for up to 4 to 5 days if stored properly.

To keep them their freshest. Rice Krispie treats can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container or plastic bag that seals airtight.

These store best at room temperature, not in the refrigerator. When refrigerated, the marshmallows will become stiff and hard. The crispy treat will become rather dry. While you can let the snack sit out and come back to room temperature as it will help bring back some of the gooeyness, it is best not to refrigerate.

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