This rice krispie treats recipe turns out a pan of delicious bars that are perfect for an after-school snack or dessert! Learn how to make rice krispie treats in no time!
These really are the best Rice Krispie treats! I do a couple of things that are different from the original recipe. I substitute marshmallow fluff for the marshmallows…and I adjust the amount of the other two ingredients.
I know that messing with an American classic might not always be a good idea and that’s definitely what Rice Krispie Treats are. A tried and true favorite of just about every kid in the country. However…many years ago I made a few tweaks to the original recipe and wanted to include it as part of my Bars and Cakes collection.
How to Make Rice Krispie Treats
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 3-4 minutes |
| Passive Time | 1 hour |
| Servings | 12 squares |
- 1 large jar/container marshmallow cream 13 oz.
- 4 Tablespoons butter or margarine
- 8 cups Rice Krispies
Ingredients
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- In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add marshmallow cream and stir until combined. All the lumps have to be gone and it will be smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- Add Rice Krispies 2 c. at a time. Mix well.
- Put out into 9 x 13 pyrex pan and smash down with a large spoon.
- Let sit for one hour.
- Cut and enjoy!
My family loves these, especially my son and dad. Whenever I take them anywhere, people want to know what I do to make them so thick and yummy. Seriously, they are good! This is a no-fail rice krispie treats recipe. Kids could do this with just a little bit of supervision. They might need help getting all the marshmallow cream out of the container!
Rice Krispie Treats Recipe Video
When my son was younger, he played on his high school golf team for 4 years. When he was a freshman, for their first away match, he asked me to make cookies for the road trip. I made a batch of chocolate chip cookies and a batch of these rice krispie treats. The boys loved them so much that I was nominated for snack duty for all the away matches…for the rest of his high school career! I was working full time then and believe me there were some days I was making cookies at 10 P.M. I loved it though and there was no way I was going to disappoint those boys. I’ve said this before, but I so wish I could go back and have just one of those nights when I was up until 10 p.m. making snacks.
You really can’t get more basic than Rice Krispie Treats…or more delicious. You certainly can’t get much easier. I really hope you give these a try! Your family will think you’re wonderful. Until next time…
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Amanda Smith says
Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 9:35 pmJust now making them my hour is up at 9 … I’m so ready they do look delicious 😋
marlene jones says
Monday, September 23, 2019 at 5:28 pmOh yes yes yes. I made these today. But i go a bit crazy and make my own fluff. Its so airy and wonderful. But i didnt have this recipe to know i needed extra cereal in the treats. So mine are quite loose. Ahhhh live and learn. I have always added extra butter anytime i have made these either with marshmallows or the fluff. Its so nice to give my family a tasty treat that has ingredients in it that I know wont harm them. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us wholesome recipes.
Mitzi says
Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 7:08 amI made these yesterday but they did not set. When you try to cut them or pick some up the fall apart in your hand. What did I do wrong?
Ann Drake says
Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11:18 amHi Mitzi…I am sorry! This has never happened to me. It does take a while for the pan to set up…probably at least an hour or two. They are very soft, but they should not fall apart. I hope this helps!
Jody says
Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:12 pmRice Krispie treats. Yum yum yum. Hated melting the marshmallows. Very clever to use fluff. Tomorrow is shopping day and these will be added to my list. I am thrilled.
Pam says
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:19 pmI always add 1/2 cup of peanut butter to mine. That way I can say it’s healthy because of the protein.
Valerie says
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:27 pmThis makes my mouth water just reading about it😍 Definitely trying this out!
Kittyluvr says
Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:14 amLove this story!!! My husband played high school and college golf…I am sure he would have shot an even lower score had he been fortified with these yummy goodies! I am making some this afternoon. I have always hated melting the marshmallows and stirring forever. This sounds great!
Cynthia says
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 9:05 amMy husband is the chief rice krispy maker in our home and he always has used marshmallows. I will suggest the marshmallow creme for the next batch. Not sure how it is in your home but we still have a debate on whether this candy should be more crunchy or more soft. How about you?
Carole Strawn says
Friday, March 23, 2018 at 8:05 pmI love Rice Krispie Treats and I haven’t been a kid for 60 years! I’ll have to try your recipe. Certainly seems easy enough. Yum!
Sara says
Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 9:45 amI made these yesterday and they are hard and crispy. I am wondering what could have went wrong. Do you think I melted the marshmallow cream at too high heat or I even thought of using less rice krispies. I am going to try again.
Ann Drake says
Monday, December 11, 2017 at 9:40 amHi Sara…honestly, I’m not sure. I have made these dozens of times and they turn out every time. The marshmallow cream only needs to be melted…it doesn’t have to be very hot to still mix up well. Once they set up, they are definitely firm but still sort of chewy.
Tina says
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:28 pmI only had one small jar of marshmallow fluff so I halved the recipe and it turned out well. Also you should try it with the chocolate Rice Krispies… amazing!
KittyLuvr says
Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:15 amWhat a great idea!!! YUM!!!
Dee says
Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 4:57 pmThanks for the recipes, Ann
Pink Hugs,
Dee
Mila Bassett says
Monday, October 2, 2017 at 7:53 pmMy 4 year old and I just watched the video and decided that’s what we are going to be making for our treat tomorrow. She figured out what the steps and the ingredients are. Can’t wait to get started!
Becky says
Friday, September 15, 2017 at 9:32 amThank you so much, your site is awesome, so many great ideas. I belong to a ladies homemaker group and we are always looking for inspiration.
Katie says
Monday, March 3, 2014 at 6:31 pmQuick question, about how many servings does this recipe provide??
Ann Drake says
Monday, March 3, 2014 at 6:37 pmIt fills a 9 x 13 pan so it depends on how big you cut the squares. At least 12 but if you made the squares smaller there would be more. I usually cut mine into 12. Thanks for stopping by!
Stacy says
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 6:55 pmThank you so much for this recipe! Our 3 year old daughter is allergic to beef (aka gelatin, aka marshmallows) as a result she has never had rice krispy treats. I am super excited to make these for her. Thankfully marshmallow cream doesn’t have gelatin.
Ann Drake says
Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 5:53 pmThis makes me so happy Stacy…thank you for taking the time to tell me. I never in a million years thought about it being an answer to an allergy issue. Have fun making them for your daughter!
Stacey Haralson says
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 8:37 pmI make my husband Rice Kripsy treats every year for Valentine’s day and we have been together 23 years. I really don’t like to make Rice Kripsy treat with the marshmallows because if they are old the treats get hard the next day and it is hard to get all of the treats out of the pan. I was excited to see this recipe because I didn’t want to go buy marshmallows and I had to jars of marshmallow cream. They turned out excellent and so much easier and I think quicker. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Ann Drake says
Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 5:55 pmHi Stacey! I’m so glad you liked my version of RKT. They really are so much creamier and I agree they are easier too. Thanks for taking the time to let me know! ~Ann
Randi says
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 8:51 amI’m back after making these last night and tasted them this morning. WOW! They are the best ever!! Will never make them any other way. Thanks so much for this recipe!!! The basketball players are gonna love them!
Randi says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 8:16 pmJust made these and they look wonderful! My daughter is a cheerleader and each week we make treats for the basketball players. I spotted this recipe with the marshmallow fluff and decided to try. I also made a batch for us. Big difference with how much nicer it was to work with and the appearance is just great! This will be the only way I will make them from now on. Thank you!! I know they will be hit!
kerri says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 10:19 amThese look great! How long do they stay soft/fresh?
Ann Drake says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 1:11 pmHi Kerri! Honestly, my family always ate them so quickly they never had time to get stale! If you keep them in an air tight container they should stay fresh for several days. At least 3 and probably more. Thanks for stopping by!
Joyce says
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 7:04 pmSometimes I put a small box of strawberry jello in the marshmallow and stir until it dissolves. That tastes really good too. Use different flavors of jello. Yummy
Crystal Wonitoy says
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 7:59 pmI always add a teaspoon of Madagascar Vanilla to mine – yum!
Dawn says
Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 4:30 amDo you spray the 13×9 pan?
Ann Drake says
Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 10:29 amHi Dawn! No I don’t. Once the cereal set up the squares come right out. Thanks for stopping by!
Ann Drake says
Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 10:30 amsets up. sorry!
Becky says
Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 7:19 amFunny, I add a heaping tablespoon of marshmallow cream to mine but never thought to use only marshmallow cream. Now I will. Thanks and happy Saturday!
Candi says
Friday, January 24, 2014 at 2:47 amHi there. How many cups of marshmallow cream do you think would be in the container you use. Where I’m from we only have one sizethat looks to be about one and a half to two cups of marshmallow cream.do you think that would be enough? I really want to try your version – it sounds delicious! Thank you so much!
Ann Drake says
Friday, January 24, 2014 at 8:58 amThe container I use is 13 oz. A little more or a little less won’t make a difference. Enjoy!
Jeanette says
Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:06 pmI have made the rice krispie treat like on the box. Then put half of the Krispie mixture in the pan then spread the marshmallow Creme on top of the krispies and then spoon the rest of the Krispie mixture on top of that. That also makes a fun creame sandwich.
Kate says
Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 2:50 pmYou say margarine, but the picture shows butter. Which do you use?
Ann Drake says
Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 4:09 pmThe recipe says butter or margarine. It really doesn’t matter. I use butter because that’s all I buy. Thanks!
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
Monday, January 20, 2014 at 6:31 amMy 16 year old loves these…they’re her favorite treat, so you’re her favorite blogger of the moment. ;P
Thanks, Ann!
xo,
RJ
[email protected] says
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 9:51 pmOh I love Rice Krispies treats! Now I really wish I had some to snack on!
Sandy says
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 4:48 pmMaking these for my grandkids tomorrow since they have the holiday off. Water heater died yesterday. Thank goodness my daughter lives nearby.
kelly says
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 8:25 pmI haven’t made rice krispie treats in so long! I love them. My youngest son isn’t a fan of them if you can believe that. That’s probably why I haven’t made them in so long. You’re right though, they are such a classic. I love eating them warm right after they’ve been spread in the pan. Yummy!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 8:56 amAnn, I am drooling on my laptop! These look so good. Would you believe that I have never made these! I’ve eaten plenty, though, and substituting the marshmallow creme sounds like such a good idea. I’ll have to make these for the grandgirls when they visit so I’m pinning the recipe!
Ann Drake says
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 9:31 amOh those girls will eat the whole pan! They could probably make them on their own if you are there to supervise. lol. Thanks for stopping by!
Michele/Finch Rest says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11:49 pmYum, I love these treats. I also add vanilla to mine – and usually add sprinkles on top to make them festive.
May have to make these soon, haven’t since waaaay before Christmas.
Have a nice weekend, Ann.
Ann Drake says
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 9:31 amI will have to add the vanilla next time. Thanks for stopping by Michelle! Hope you are keeping warm…Ann
Grace @ sense and simplicity says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:24 pmIsn’t that funny, but I never thought of using the marshmallow creme to make the squares. I can believe they are creamier. Thanks for the tip.
Amanda says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:04 pmWe are huge RKT fans here and I can’t wait to take your recipe for a spin. Yum!!
Sharon @ The Blue Willow House says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 7:30 pmYum, I’m going to try your recipe.
Carolyn says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 6:47 pmI sometimes make them this way!
Kathleen G says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 6:28 pmI used to make fudge with the marshmallow cream. This sounds scrumptious. Making them for your son after a day of work does not surprise me. You sound like a loving mom. Have a nice weekend. Kathleen in Az
Ann Drake says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:22 pmYou too Kathleen…enjoy your weekend. I would bet that your weather is a whole lot better than mine!
Dawn says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 6:22 pmThat’s how I make them too :)
Chloe Crabtree says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 6:21 pmThanks for sharing this interesting idea for adjusting this old standard. I will have to try this. I can certainly relate to you about the willingness to go back to those days when the house was full of teenagers and they all wanted homemade cookies. It warms me a little bit inside when my son who is all grown up and lives in New York City tells me he would really like some of my homemade snickerdoodles. I am more than happy to oblige and send them off in the mail.
Ann Drake says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:22 pmOh my son loves snickerdoodles too. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment!
Debbie says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 6:04 pmHi, THIS is the recipe my Mom made as I was growing up in the 50s & 60s…I didn’t even know some people used marshmallows!! Glad I didn’t or I would have wasted a lot of time & energy.
Have you tried versions using peanut butter, or chocolate chips. Easy and the kids love them.
Ann Drake says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:24 pmI have never used choc. chips but have made the peanut butter ones with the chocolate layer on top. My kids, given the choice, would always choose the plain old basic ones!
Angie Lawson says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 5:58 pmOh boy these look delish!! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I am FOR SURE trying it. All of my kids go gaga for rice krispie treats, and they are super easy. That’s a neat story about your son! My oldest is a freshman, and maybe I can make these for some of his games!☺
Ann Drake says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:24 pmEnjoy the high school years with your son. Be careful though. Blink and they will be over!
Deni says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 5:32 pmMy family loves Rice Krispies Treats, including myself and I will definitely try your version. I made egg salad yesterday and followed your method for boiling the eggs, and they turned out perfectly. Thanks so much!
Ann Drake says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:26 pmHope your family likes these as much as mine. Egg salad sounds wonderful. I am getting pretty bored with my same old lunches so I may make some to switch things up a bit! Have a good weekend Deni!
Janice says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 4:59 pmThanks for sharing your cooking secrets. I know what you mean about going back to those fun memories with our children. On to making more memories …
Ann Drake says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 8:26 pmYes that’s what I keep telling myself. Don’t look back. Look ahead. Have a lovely weekend Janice!
Pamela Gordon says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11:16 amThis is a nice switch on the recipe and sounds good. I have a bag of marshmallows that need to be used up soon so guess I could make the original recipe if I buy a box of the cereal. We just don’t eat too many of these treats and I haven’t made them in years! Enjoy the weekend.
sharon says
Friday, January 17, 2014 at 9:58 amWe LOVE making Rice Krispies treats at the Hines’ house!!