The Original Rice Krispies Treats™ Recipe
- Magical family moments happen with Rice Krispies Treats™ as a fun, central dessert.
- Simple ingredients like butter, marshmallows, vanilla, and Rice Krispies cereal make this easy for little hands.
- Step-by-step directions and playful tips ensure mess is minimized and family togetherness shines.
- Add candies or frosting for creative fun and mix up some magic in every batch.
- Explore related recipes for every season to keep snack time fresh and exciting.
Mix up magic moments with the classic Rice Krispies Treats recipe! Melt butter and marshmallows, stir in Rice Krispies cereal, and press the mix into a pan for easy-peasy treats. Let little hands help by adding vanilla or decorating with candies. Surprise and delight your family with mess-free tips that make sharing and clean-up simple. Snap! Crackle! Pop!—your imagination is the limit for delicious creations that bring everyone together.
This classic, delicious snack has been making memories for kids and parents alike for generations.
Ingredients
- 50 ml or 1/4 cup margarine or butter
- 1.25 L or 5 cups miniature or 40 regular (250 g pkg) marshmallows
- 2 ml or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1.5 L or 6 cups Rice Krispies* cereal
Directions
- Magical family moments happen with Rice Krispies Treats™ as a fun, central dessert.
- Simple ingredients like butter, marshmallows, vanilla, and Rice Krispies cereal make this easy for little hands.
- Step-by-step directions and playful tips ensure mess is minimized and family togetherness shines.
- Add candies or frosting for creative fun and mix up some magic in every batch.
- Explore related recipes for every season to keep snack time fresh and exciting.
Mix up magic moments with the classic Rice Krispies Treats recipe! Melt butter and marshmallows, stir in Rice Krispies cereal, and press the mix into a pan for easy-peasy treats. Let little hands help by adding vanilla or decorating with candies. Surprise and delight your family with mess-free tips that make sharing and clean-up simple. Snap! Crackle! Pop!—your imagination is the limit for delicious creations that bring everyone together.
- In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Using buttered spatula, press into a 3 1/2 L OR 13" x 9" buttered pan.
- Cool. Cut into bars.
Note
In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.
Tips
Mess and Clean-Up
- You can line your baking pan with parchment paper or waxed paper to cut down on mess.
- Grease your spatula or spoon before combining the melted ingredients with the Rice Kripies cereal.
- When pressing down the treats, to avoid sticky fingers. Try wetting your hands, using the butter stick wrapper or waxed paper.
Recipe Hacks
- The (optional) vanilla extract enances the taste of the treats.
- Use a smaller pan to make thicker treats.
- Add candies or frosting for easy decorations.
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