The only recipe you'll ever need for soft, chewy and delicious rice krispie treats every single time!
Ever since I posted these rice krispie treats {12.6.2014}, they have become one of my most popular recipes that is still going strong today! I finally got around to updating the photos so I am sharing this post again so you can see these hunks of deliciousness in your face one more time.
Perfect Rice Krispie Treats - Sprinkle Some SugarI know this recipe might seem like a no brainer to some of you. Like, duh, rice krispie treats. Basic. Easy. Simple. Yeah, and you're sorta right. But me being the rice krispie treat snob that I am, I have my own way of making them that makes them soft and delicious every single time. I'm sure most of you can agree with me that there is nothing worse than a dry as a bone krispie treat. Ya know, the kind that scrape the roof of your mouth. Wellll, my friends. Never fear those again after trying these!
The trick? Folding in more marshmallows while adding the cereal. In addition to the melty marshmallows in the first step, adding some in when you stir in the cereal creates amazing hunks of marshmallow all throughout each bar, making them even softer and chewier. The key to chewy krispie treats is lots of marshmallows. Not too much though, or the bars will fall apart and be too gooey and almost soggy. But, just enough and you'll get the most perfect rice krispie treats that hold together and stay soft for days and days.
It is seriously SO hard to walk past this pan in the kitchen without stealing a little piece every single time. Try it, I dare ya!
Perfect Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 9 cups + 3 ½ cups mini marshmallows divided ( you'll need two 16 oz bags)
- 8 ½ cups Rice Krispie Cereal
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 pan with aluminum foil and spray well with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- (For ease, you can measure out all ingredients first before beginning.)
- In a large pot, melt butter on medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and heat, stirring frequently, until almost all the way melted but not quite. Take mixture off heat and stir in cereal until coated. Add remaining 3 ½ cups marshmallows, folding very quickly so the marshmallows don't melt.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and press down evenly. (I use the back of a rubber spatula or a piece of aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.) Press mixture down firm enough that the bars will hold together but not too firm or they will be too solid when they come to room temperature. Allow bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Perfect Rice Krispie Treats will stay soft and fresh for 6-7 days or longer stored covered or in an airtight container.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those look so gooey and delicious. I love Rice Krispie treats.
Marilyn Wilmer says
I made this rice krispies all the time with this recipes & it’s delicious!
Kathy says
These look amazing! They look better than the ones I usually make. I'm definitely going to try out your recipe and see how they go. Thanks! They make great treats for the holidays.
Jessica says
They really are the best!!
Sharon W. says
Wow, these look so good. Whenever I make rice krispie treats, they never turn out like that. I should try following your instructions this time haha. 🙂
Jess Scull says
Rice Krispie Treats are some of my favorite! There is nothing better!
Elizabeth O. says
Oh dear! I would absolutely try this! It'll be a good cake topper!
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
These look so delicious and sweet! They remind me of the Rice Krispie Squares bars which Kelloggs have 🙂
michele d says
Wow! I must be doing something wrong because my rice krispie treats don't look like that. hahaha.. Thanks for the recipe gotta try it out!
Lisa B says
I love to make rice crispy treats. I will have to try your tips the next time i make a batch.
Chrissy Mazzocchi says
Can you believe I have never made rice crispie treats before? I need to asap, yummy!
Jessica says
Oh my goodness! You need to change that!
Britney says
Me either, this is the one that caught my eye while I was looking. Will have to use this recipe and make them very soon
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look so good. I can not wait to try the marshmallow goodness.
Rebecca Swenor says
I don't know anyone who doesn't like Rice Krispie Treats. I will have to try this recipe they look amazing. Thanks for sharing.
veronica says
I've never made these before. Dying to try today! (almost full term pregnant here lol) what do you mean by folding in the extra marshmellows before they melt?
Jessica says
Haha, well you're going to love them!! What I mean by that is, you only stir the 3 1/2 cups of marshmallows in just enough to get them evenly distributed throughout the mixture and then remove from heat immediately because you don't want them to melt. By doing this, it creates hunks of soft marshmallows in the rice krispie treats! Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, let me know. 🙂
courtney says
How many boxes of rice dislikes is the 9 plus cups?
Jessica says
One large box
Audra says
I consider myself a good cook and love yo bake, but have never made a decent pan of Rice Krispie treats...until now! I made these last night and they're awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica says
Oh, yay!! So happy you loved them. They're my favorite!!
Cheryl Simonetti says
Mini or regular size marshmallows?
Jessica says
Mini marshmallows
cristina s. says
How many treats does this recipe yield?
Jessica says
The recipe states 12-16 bars but if you cut them smaller, you could definitely have much more than that!
Gail Smith says
The recipe says "Yield 12-16 bars"
Jessica says
That's correct. Depends on the size you cut them.
Gail Smith says
Recipe says "Yield: 12-16 bars"
Teresa Eller says
I prefer using marshmallow cream instead of marshmallows Tastes so much better.
Mindy says
Best recipe!! Just made these and they are FANTASTIC!!!!
Jessica says
Awesome!! Thanks so much for reporting back, Mindy! 🙂
Whitney says
LOVE this recipe! Just made them tonight! BEST krispie treat I have ever had! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica says
Awesome!! 🙂 Thanks, Whitney!
Dawn D. says
I make a quadruple batch and they might last a day....with 6 kids homemade treats go quickly! We love an amazing Rice Krispie Treat! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica says
You're so very welcome! I'm glad they were a hit! 🙂
Jessica says
Mini marshmallows! I will edit the recipe to state that.
Jessica says
Perfect, I hope you enjoyed!! 🙂
Jennifer jordan says
These are hands down the BEST Rice Krispie Treats.
Thank you for sharing this recipe.I make them often(including today)
Darlene says
I am making these for the girls on my grand daughter’s field hockey team tomorrow! I make mine into balls though. I will let you know how the girls like them. They look soooo good!
Cherie says
Can I use salted butter?
Jessica says
Yes, the taste might be a bit off but I am sure you won't notice too much.