Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 2 votes

Better than the original, these no-bake Rice Krispie Treats are the ultimate classic dessert!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 237kcal

Line a 9x9 baking dish with aluminum foil and grease it with butter.
Add the butter to a large pot with high sides and melt completely.
Stir in 6 cups of mini marshmallows and allow it to melt completely. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray so the marshmallows don’t stick.
Remove the melted marshmallows from the heat and make sure there are no lumps. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the Rice Krispies cereal and remaining marshmallows and mix until well combined. Work quickly because as the marshmallows start to cool, it will be harder to stir.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, wet your hands, and gently press the Rice Krispies into the pan.
Allow the Rice Krispies to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Remove them from the pan, slice them into squares, and enjoy!

Grease your pan really well with butter or oil spray to prevent the Rice Krispie treats from sticking. Spray your spatula while you’re at it too, so the marshmallows don’t cling to it as you stir.
Work quickly. You want to stir the cereal into the marshmallow mixture fairly fast so that it does not solidify and clump up.
Don’t press the mixture into the pan firmly. Use your fingers to gently press the mixture down so that it is not rock hard. You want it to reach the edges of the pan without being packed down firmly.
Wet your fingers before pressing the mixture down to prevent it from sticking to you.
Make sure your marshmallows are fresh and not expired!
Allow the rice krispies to cool for about an hour to harden slightly and prevent them from falling apart.