Here’s the classic, gooey, Rice Krispies Treats recipe — quick, easy, and perfect every time!
🍫✨ Rice Krispies Treats (Classic Recipe)
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
OR 4 cups regular marshmallows - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but amazing!)
- Pinch of salt (optional — enhances flavor)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter
- In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows
- Add the marshmallows to the pot.
- Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt if using.
3. Add cereal
- Pour in the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Mix quickly until all cereal is coated.
4. Press into pan
- Spread mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Use a buttered spatula or parchment paper to press it down gently.
Don’t press too hard — it can make them dense.
5. Cool and cut
- Let set for about 30 minutes, then slice into squares.
⭐ Tips for Extra-Soft Treats
- Use fresh marshmallows — old ones melt poorly.
- Melt on low heat to keep them soft, not rubbery.
- Add an extra 1 cup marshmallows for super-gooey bars.
- Stir in ½ cup mini marshmallows at the end for marshmallow pockets.
🍪 Fun Variations
- Chocolate drizzle — Melt chocolate and drizzle on top.
- Cookies & Cream — Add crushed Oreos.
- Peanut Butter — Add ½ cup peanut butter to the melted marshmallows.
- Holiday version — Add sprinkles or candy bits.
Want a microwave version, brown butter version, or no-salt, kid-friendly version?
