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Best Rice Krispies Treats

January 6, 2015 By Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com 26 Comments

Best Rice Krispies Treats

 

These will bring you back to your good ol’ school bake sale days– The Best Rice Krispies Treats ever! Keep reading for the secret to these gooey, sweet treats.

 

Best Rice Krispies Treats

 

I swear. I get what I would imagine are pregg-o-like cravings for these things. There is something magical about a classic rice krispies treat. I’ve always been much more of a fan of these without anything extra added to them. The peanut butter or M&Ms versions are nice and all, but nothing beats this Plain Jane masterpiece. Why is he posting this?! Everyone knows how to make these! Well….. These are just that good! I’ve found that the classic recipe works great. The magic happens with how you assemble it.

 

Best Rice Krispies Treats

 

I had always just heated up the butter, tossed in the marshmallows and melted everything before adding the cereal. Save some (or just add more, if we are honest) of the marshmallows to mix in after you have melted the marshmallows. The mixture will be hot and partially melt the whole ‘mallows into the treats, leaving you with this amazing result. They end up being the most gooey, perfectly balanced treats you will ever make.

 

Best Rice Krispies Treats

 

Seriously, y’all. LOOK at that! I made a batch of these using larger marshmallows that I just chopped up (because that’s what was handy) during the first round. I ended up eating the entire thing (these make the best NYE treats, btw) and had to make another batch to take pictures.

 

These would be amazing to make for your kid’s bake sale. Then eat all of them (you will.). And remake for the bake sale. Luckily, they literally take 10 minutes to toss together, so stock up on the marshmallows! These totally don’t count against your New Year’s resolution(s). It’s rice, after all.

 

 

Best Rice Krispies Treats
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Recipe for the best gooey marshmallow rice krispies treats from SouthernFATTY.com
Serves: (1) 9x13 pan (about 12 LARGE treats)
Ingredients
  • 7 tablespoons butter, unsalted (almost 1 stick)
  • 12 cups plus 3 cups mini marshmallows (about (2) 16 oz bags), divided
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt (optional, but really adds great flavor)
  • 9 cups rice cereal
Instructions
  1. Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In large pot, melt butter over low heat.
  3. Add 12 cups marshmallows. Stir until completely melted.
  4. Mix in vanilla and salt.
  5. Immediately remove from heat and mix in remaining 3 cups marshmallows and rice cereal.
  6. Press into greased pan an let cool completely (at least 30 minutes).
  7. Enjoy!
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Notes
2015 - SouthernFATTY.com
(Adapted from Cookies & Cups)
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 LARGE treat
3.5.3226

 

What your favorite go-to quick treat? Comment below!

 

 

Filed Under: Confections / Sweets, Few Ingredients Tagged With: cereal, dessert, marshmallow, quick, rice krispies, sweet

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  1. Heather Chatterton

    April 20, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    These were the best squares that I have EVER made-and I am 73-or tasted-even at school functions or church bazaars, etc. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      April 22, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      Awww! I love that! So glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  2. Rebecca

    June 23, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    I just made these. I didn’t realize that the batch was super big to start, so I 1.5x the batch. That was quite the work out with blend it all in. Lets just say that there is a mounded rice krispie treat in my 9×13 pan. I can’t wait for them to cool.

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      June 23, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      I don’t do anything small! Hah — Enjoy them!

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        September 19, 2017 at 8:52 am

        They are amazing. My new go-to rice krispie squares. Thanks so much.

        Reply
        • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

          September 19, 2017 at 9:47 am

          So glad to hear that! I think they’re the best.

          Reply
  3. heather

    October 20, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Game changer rice krispies FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!! Went through 2 batches in a week…. and I’m okay with that.

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      October 20, 2016 at 11:29 am

      So glad you enjoyed! They are addddddictive!

      Reply
  4. Kelsey Coughlin

    July 3, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    Add some cinnamon to the mix and it tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch! This is my favorite marshmallow treat recipe ever. I just made one batch with cinnamon and red and blue sprinkles for the 4th tomorrow and a half batch that I drizzled with dark chocolate and crushed graham crackers for a s’mores take!

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      July 3, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      That’s the way! Looks great. I have a recipe with a nostalgic cereal take coming up soon based on these. Made a batch of classic ones yesterday.

      Reply
  5. Kalisa

    May 8, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Really great Rice Krispy Treat recipe! It seems like a simple recipe but you’ve gotta get the marshmallow-to-cereal-to-butter ratio just right. I like the extra, unmelted marshmallows in this. The treats are nice and tall, good for bake sales, and there’s enough cereal that you could throw in some candy add-ins if you like.

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      May 8, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks! I’m seriously hooked on ’em!

      Reply
  6. Erin

    January 15, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    I love me some Rice Krispies, and as someone who is currently pregnant, I can totally see myself craving these, making them, then eating the entire pan without any shame. Because sometimes, that’s how it’s gotta be done.

    Now I want to make some of these, and I love the idea of the marshmallow pieces in them. So fun! So delicious! So easy!

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      January 15, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      That makes me almost feel horrible about myself for eating a batch myself while not being pregnant…. Hah! — The second addition of marshmallows makes such a huge texture difference!

      Reply
  7. nick @ inthenickofthyme.com

    January 9, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Funnily enough, I was craving rice krispies this past weekend. I can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      January 9, 2015 at 10:41 am

      I’ve been craving these since I destroyed waaaayyy too many last week. Addictive! Lemme know how it goes.

      Reply
  8. Katt Tulani

    January 7, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Yummy! My favorite and no kids. I usually end up eating the entire pan. Can’t wait to try the Southern Fatty version. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      January 7, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      No kids = more for you! Hope you enjoy. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  9. marie

    January 7, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I always thought the vanilla was a Canadian thing because most US recipes do not call for it. I like adding chopped pecans. Mom and I have polished off a batch and had to make more for the family, so we know where you are coming from. I’m hungry for a batch, now. Marie from Canada

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      January 7, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Oh, really? I feel like it’s extremely common in recipes here. Although, I’ve never seen anyone else add it to these. Just deepens that nutty flavor for me. Love it! Pecans are my jaaaam. Would be great in these, I’m sure.

      Reply
  10. Experience Nashville

    January 7, 2015 at 10:22 am

    I seriously cant wait to make these. Xoxo

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      January 7, 2015 at 10:40 am

      Yay! — No joke… I made three batches in a week….

      Reply
  11. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence

    January 6, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I love the addition of vanilla here!

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      January 6, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks! Adds a bit of depth that I really enjoyed (too much…).

      Reply
  12. Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

    August 7, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply

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