My husband, bless his heart, claims he’s “not a sweets guy.” But the moment I make a batch of these? POOF. They’re gone. He turns into a Rice Krispies Treat monster. And my kids? Forget about it. They practically vibrate with excitement. I swear, one time I made these for a school bake sale, and my son tried to hide half of them under his bed. We’ve been making them every week since then.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

Because it’s faster than ordering takeout. Seriously.
You probably have all the ingredients already. Score!
It’s impossible to mess up. (Okay, almost impossible. I’ll tell you about the time I burned the marshmallows later…)
The gooey, crunchy texture is pure magic.
It makes everyone happy. Instantaneously.

How to Make It

Alright, listen up because this is gonna go fast. First, grab your biggest pot – seriously, the biggest you have. We’re gonna melt half a cup of butter in that bad boy over medium heat. Now, here’s where things get serious: dump in a 10 oz bag of marshmallows. The big ones are more fun, but the minis work too. Just keep stirring, okay? Don’t walk away! Melt those marshmallows until they’re all smooth and gooey and look like a delicious marshmallow river.

Once it looks all nice and melty, take the pot off the heat. This is important! Now dump in six cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Stir like crazy until everything is coated in marshmallow goodness.

Next, grease a 9×13 inch pan – I use butter or cooking spray, whatever’s closest. Spread the mixture into the pan and gently press it down. Don’t smash it, just even it out.

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Let it cool for, like, five minutes. Or, if you’re impatient like me, just dig in immediately. Cut into squares and try not to eat the whole pan in one sitting. Good luck with that.

Ingredient Notes

Butter: Real butter is best, no margarine, people! It adds flavor and helps everything stick together perfectly. Plus, it smells amazing when it’s melting.
Marshmallows: Okay, so I’ve used the off-brand marshmallows before when I was desperate, and they work, but they’re just not as melty and gooey. Name brand is worth it here.
Rice Krispies Cereal: Don’t try to get fancy with other cereals. It’s gotta be Rice Krispies. Trust me on this one. I tried it with Cocoa Krispies once, and it was a chocolatey disaster.

Recipe Steps:

Melt: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Combine: Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Remove: Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal.
Spread: Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch pan and press evenly.
Cool: Let cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve.

What to Serve It With

A glass of cold milk. Duh.
A cup of coffee. For the grown-ups.
Absolutely nothing. Just eat them straight from the pan. I won’t judge.

Tips & Mistakes

Don’t overcook the marshmallows! Burnt marshmallows are sad marshmallows.
Grease your spatula when you’re spreading the mixture in the pan. It helps a ton.
If your treats are too hard, you probably used too much cereal. Next time, use a little less.
If your treats are too sticky, you probably didn’t melt the marshmallows enough. Keep stirring until they’re nice and smooth.
The time I burned the marshmallows? Yeah, I walked away to answer the phone. Don’t be like me.

Storage Tips

Store these bad boys in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay good for a few days, but honestly, they never last that long in my house. And yes, you can eat them cold. I actually prefer them cold. Don’t even get me started on eating them for breakfast. It’s a perfectly acceptable life choice.

Variations and Substitutions

Peanut butter: Add a dollop of peanut butter to the melted marshmallows. Game changer.
Chocolate chips: Stir in chocolate chips after you’ve mixed in the cereal. So good.
Sprinkles: Because sprinkles make everything better.
I once tried using honey instead of butter because I ran out. It wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either. Stick with the butter.
If you’re feeling really wild, you can add a pinch of salt to the mixture. It enhances the sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different kind of cereal?

You *can*, but it won’t be Rice Krispies Treats anymore, will it? I’ve tried it with Cheerios once, don’t do it.

My treats are too hard! What did I do wrong?

Probably used too much cereal or pressed them down too hard. Be gentle next time.

Can I make these in the microwave?

I’ve never tried it, but I’m sure you could. Just be careful not to burn the marshmallows. And let me know how it goes!

How do I keep them from sticking to my hands when I cut them?

Grease your knife or cookie cutters! Works every time.

Can I freeze them?

Honestly, I’ve never tried because they disappear too fast. But I bet you could! Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and foil.

Easy Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

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