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    Home » Recipes » The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats

    Published: Nov 10, 2021 by Kristen Massad · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats

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    This is The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treat recipe, better than the rest! Loaded with extra marshmallows, extra butter, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and made in under 10 minutes. The perfect birthday treat, school snack or just because!

    A stack of six cereal treats with marshmallows sprinkled around them.

    I am not sure that I remember how much I love Rice Krispie Treats until I had kids. I know I enjoyed them as a kids, but I think I am loving them even more now as an adult. We make these gooey, crunchy and sweet treats for almost every event and they are always the first dessert to go. The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats are better than the rest, made with extra marshmallows, extra butter, a dash of vanilla and a pinch of salt.

    If you love Rice Krispie Treats as much as we do, you have to try some of our other favorite flavors like Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats, Chocolate, Strawberry or for the holiday spirit, White Chocolate Peppermint Treats.

    Ingredients

    A bowl of rice cereal, marshmallows, vanilla extract and cubed butter.

    Unsalted Butter- More butter the better! These have extra butter that make them so delicious and creamy. 
    Mini Marshmallows-There are two additions of mini marshmallows that make these treats so delicious. The first addition is to melt the marshmallows with the butter and the second is to fold them in at the end so they stay whole. 
    Vanilla Extract- A dash of vanilla extract will make these kid friendly treats a little more gourmet.
    Salt- Did you know that salt enhances all flavors? A dash of salt with all the sweet will really make the flavors pop!  
    Rice Krispie Cereal-The famous ingredients that are so versatile. Always make sure to have this cereal on hand for a last minute batch of these sweet treats.

    Step-by-Step Directions

    A pot of butter and marshmallow melted.
    • Prepare a 9x9 inch square cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper; set aside 
    • In a large stockpot, melt the butter and mini marshmallows over low heat until the marshmallows are melted 
    • Stir in the vanilla extract and salt
    A pot filled with rice cereal and a spatula.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispie cereal and mix until fully combined
    A pot of rice cereal with marshmallows on top.
    • Stir in the additional 2 cups of mini marshmallows to the Rice Krispie Treat mixture
    A square gold cake pan with rice krispie cereal pressed down and a hand holding parchment paper on top.
    • Using a spatula or wood spoon, scoop the mixture into the prepared pan
    • Using a piece of parchment paper, press the mixture down into the pan into an even layer and allow the Rice Krispie Treats to cool for approximately 30 minutes
    Sixteen squares with marshmallows sprinkled all over.
    • Remove the rice krispie treats from the pan and cut them into 16 squares, serve and enjoy! (If you are not serving right away, wrap the rice krispie treats in cellophane to keep soft and fresh)
    A square of rice krispie treats with marshmallows sprinkled around it.

    Tips and FAQS To Making The Best Rice Krispie Treats

    Check The Expiration Dates
    One of the most important things to check is the expiration date of the marshmallows. If the marshmallows are expired, they will not melt correctly and will be super gummy causing your treats to have a terrible texture.

    Brown The Butter
    If you want to make these even more fancy, brown the butter before throwing in the marshmallows. This will give these a beautiful buttery and caramel flavor that adults will love.

    Mix It Up
    If you want to change these up, you can add a variety of different toppings and flavors. Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips or freeze dried strawberries are all great options to make these extra special.

    How Do I Store Rice Krispie Treats?

    If you are not eating the Rice Krispie treats right after you cut them, put them in an airtight container or wrap the serving platter with plastic wrap for up to 3 days, this will prevent them from getting dry and hard.

    Can I Freeze These Treats?

    Yes! Rice Krispie Treats freeze great if you layer them with parchment paper in an airtight container. When you are ready to serve them, remove them from the freezer and allow them to sit out for one hour. These will stay fresh for up to 6 weeks.

    How Do I Prevent These From Sticking To My Hand?

    When you are pouring the treats into the pan, the best ways to keep this clean and stick free is to press the treats down with a piece of parchment paper. This is give you a very even spread with no mess.

    More Rice Krispie Treats You Will Love

    • Easy Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
    • Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
    • Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats
    • Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats

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    Sixteen square of rice krispie treats with marshmallows sprinkled all over.

    The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats

    This is The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treat recipe, better than the rest! Loaded with extra marshmallows, extra butter, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and made in under 10 minutes. The perfect birthday treat, school snack or just because!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Resting Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 16 squares
    Calories: 271kcal
    Author: Kristen Massad

    Ingredients

    • 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
    • 12 Cups Mini Marshmallows
    • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • 12 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
    • 2 Cups Mini Marshmallows

    Instructions

    • Prepare a 9x9 inch square cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper; set aside
    • In a large stockpot, melt the butter and mini marshmallows over low heat until the marshmallows are melted
    • Stir in the vanilla extract and salt
    • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispie cereal and mix until fully combined
    • Stir in the additional 2 cups of mini marshmallows to the Rice Krispie Treat mixture
    • Using a spatula or wood spoon, scoop the mixture into the prepared pan
    • Using a piece of parchment paper, press the mixture down into the pan into an even layer and allow the Rice Krispie Treats to cool for approximately 30 minutes
    • Remove the rice krispie treats from the pan and cut them into 16 squares, serve and enjoy! (If you are not serving right away, wrap the rice krispie treats in cellophane to keep soft and fresh)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 16squares | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1572IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg
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