Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

Homemade Rice Krispie Treats are the best kind of no bake dessert. These krispie treats, made with just five ingredients, are simple to make at home and also easy to elevate for the season with a few tricks!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings (1 ½") squares

Calories 41kcal

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
10 oz. mini marshmallows about 6 cups
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 cups crispy rice cereal

Instructions

Line a 9”x13” baking dish with wax paper. This will make removing the crispy rice treats easy. Set aside.
Pour the crispy rice cereal into the large bowl, and set aside.
Melt the butter over low heat with the salt in a large pot.
Once the butter has melted, stir in the marshmallows. Continually stir until completely melted.
Add the splash of vanilla, and stir.
Pour the cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture, and stir quickly until the cereal is coated.
Pour the cereal bar mixture to the prepared baking pan and gently spread the mixture into an even layer with a rubber spatula. (If it begins sticking, spritz the spatula with the nonstick cooking spray.) Do not press down hard on the mixture, as your treats will be more compact.
Let the treats cool completely, about 1 hour.
Cut into squares with a sharp knife, and enjoy within 2-3 days.

Notes

I cut my treats into 1.5” squares. If you cut yours larger, you will have less.

How to store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. After this point, the treats will begin to harden.

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