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Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
With just 3 simple ingredients, these Rice Krispie treats are so easy to make on the stovetop or in the microwave!
Cook Time
0 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 treats
Calories: 79 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (⅜ stick)
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows (about 6 ounces)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with wax paper, or coat with butter.
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Stovetop Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring continuously. Once melted, add in the marshmallows and continue stirring until they have completely melted with the butter. Remove from stovetop.
- Pour in the Rice Krispies and stir until they are evenly coated with the melted marshmallow and butter.
- Use a lightly sprayed rubber spatula, and pour the krispie mixture into the pan. Use the back of the spatula or a piece of wax paper over the treats, and press them into the pan. Allow the treats to cool and the marshmallows to set for about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
Microwave Instructions
- In an extra-large microwave-safe large bowl, melt marshmallows for about 2-3 minutes. The marshmallows will expand as they heat up.
- Once melted, remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the butter into the marshmallows. Pour in the Rice Krispie cereal and stir to combine.
- Use a lightly sprayed rubber spatula, and pour the krispie mixture into the pan. Use the back of the spatula or a piece of wax paper over the treats, and press them into the pan. Allow the treats to cool and the marshmallows to set for about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Store Rice Krispie treats tightly covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1treat
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
12mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
611IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1treat | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 611IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.