What can be easier than making Rice Krispies treats? It’s a very simple and basic recipe that has been printed on Rice Krispies cereal boxes for years and the best part? You don’t need an oven to make them.
I like making this recipe in the fall because for some reason it’s when my craving for something sweet starts to kick in. I’m not really a sweets kind of person but every now and then having a small treat like this will hit the spot.
Like I said, making Rice Krispies treats couldn’t be easier. Just melt the marshmallows with some butter in a pot, mix it with the Rice Krispies cereal, set and you’re done. And feel free to add any of your favorite ingredients to give it your own spin like M&M’s, sprinkles, chocolate chips, peanut butter, whatever your heart desires.
¡Buen provecho!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter (¼ cup or 56.5 g), more for greasing the pan
- 5½ cups mini marshmallows (10 oz or 283 g)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups (125 g) Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) pan with butter.
- Melt the 4 tbsp of butter in a large pot on medium low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until they are all melted. Now add the vanilla extract and stir until it is well incorporated. Finally toss in the cereal. At this point you can add any other ingredient that you want (M&M's, peanut butter, chocolate chips, sprinkles). Stir until the cereal is well coated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan and press lightly with clean hands to fill in the pan. You can also grease your hands with a little bit of butter to make it easier. Let it cool completely at room temperature and cut into 16 small squares.
Thank you this was so easy to follow through
thank you so much ! very easy to follow
Is it unsalted butter or salted ?
Author
I usually use regular salted butter.
Do I turn the stove off after I’ve melted the marshmallows or do I leave it on while I mix everything in?
Author
No, leave it on so the marshmallows don’t start to harden while you add and mix the rest of the ingredients.
I left the heat on low, but when I added the chocolate chips (I wasn’t thinking) the chips began to melt and I could barely handle the mix. Having never made these before I didn’t know what to do! Any suggestions? Thanks!
Author
Add them at the very, very end, right before you pour the mixture into the pan.
It says the measurements for mini marshmallows but what would you suggest for regular sized marshmallows? Thanks!
Author
Same amount, use a 10 oz package which I think it has about 38 or 40 regular sized marshmallows.
Should I store in the fridge or not and for how long?
Thanks
Author
Nope, no need to refrigerate. Just store them in an airtight container or resealable bag in a cool place and they should last for about three days.
Can you use the mix kinds(white&pink)bag
Was only hable to find that kinda at walmart
Author
If you’re referring to the marshmallows then yes, as long as you have the same amount, you should be fine.
this was the best thing ever i loved they way you did it,it was easy to follow thank you for this 🙂
I believe you may have got your measurement, in grams, wrong for the marshmallows? You have put 283gm for 5.5 cups, whereas for 5 cups of ricies, that is only 125gm.. can you check and advise
Author
The gram measurements are an approximate but this is usually made with a 10oz bag of mini marshmallows which is exactly 283 grams. Even though you’re using almost the same amount in volume, they both weigh differently. One is lighter than the other.
The best treat for New Years at home with the family. Super easy to make and they’re delicious.