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Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Thick and gooey Rice Krispie Treats are a classic no-bake dessert filled with sweet buttery marshmallows and crispy rice cereal crunch. A family-favorite recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16 treats
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter plus more to grease pan
- 16 oz mini marshmallows divided into 6 cups and 2 cups*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 7 cups crispy rice cereal *
Instructions
- Butter and line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper (you can use a 9x13 but the squares won’t be as thick).
- In a large pot or dutch oven, melt butter over medium/low heat. Add 6 cups marshmallows and stir just until completely melted (don’t overcook or the mixture will harden).
- Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in vanilla and salt. Working quickly stir in the cereal then fold in the remaining 2 cups marshmallows until well coated and the added marshmallows just start to melt but are still chunky.
- Immediately transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, place a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper over the top to prevent sticking and lightly pressing it evenly into the pan.
- Set aside to cool completely to room temperature (about 1 hour), then slice into squares and enjoy.
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Notes
- Cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. (Refrigeration is not recommended as the treats harden too much.)*For gluten free rice krispies treats, make sure the marshmallows and cereal you use are marked gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbs
30g
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
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 30g | |
| 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 | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.