5.0 from 6 votes
Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
Browned butter and vanilla make this Rice Krispie Treat Recipe the tastiest around. They are tall and fluffy, chewy, and sweet, perfect for kid and adult snacking alike!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 92 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks) plus more for buttering the pan
- 2 (12 ounce) bags marshmallows (see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Butter a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven (at least 5 quarts) over medium heat, add butter and cook until melted, about 3 minutes.
- Continue cooking butter, stirring constantly, until the milk solids turn golden and the butter darkens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes longer. Do not walk away as you want the butter to brown, not burn and turn black.
- Reduce heat to medium low and add marshmallows to the pot. Stir until the marshmallows have melted into the butter completely and the mixture is smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes (aim for a gentle melting and softening process).
- Turn off heat and stir in vanilla. Add the cereal and use a large spatula to stir gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Pour into the prepared pan and press down gently (but don't try to pack them in too tightly). Sprinkle lightly with rainbow sprinkles if desired. Cool at least 30 minutes.
- Remove from pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into pieces (up to 32 if desired). Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
- Marshmallows: For best results, use standard (large) marshmallows instead of mini marshmallows.
- Yield: This recipe will make 32 tall pieces (or less or more depending on how you cut them).
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
876IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 876IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.