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!
Ingredients:
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 1/2 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.
https://www.sprinklesomesugar.com/perfect-rice-krispie-treats/
Those look so gooey and delicious. I love Rice Krispie treats.
I made this rice krispies all the time with this recipes & it’s delicious!
good for your motherfuckin ass
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.
They really are the best!!
Oh wow, those do look like the most perfect Rice Krispie treats ever! So moist and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
I love these.. oh wait so do my kids.. we attempted to make this once.. well it was gooey but thats about it..
I shared this on facebook this weekend because the second I saw the photo my mouth was watering so I will be making this!
Haha, thank you Jeanine!! Let me know how you like them!
I totally love your idea of folding in marshmallows later for extra yum. I’m going to try it!
Extra marshmallow goodness!
Omg these look beyond delicious! I’m not a dessert kinda gal but rice krispies treats are one desert I absolutely love!
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.
Rice Krispie Treats are some of my favorite! There is nothing better!
Rice Krispie treats are awesome! This recipe for them sounds so good, Maybe ill make some this week:)
Yummy, yummy in my TUMMY! That looks amazing. Thanks!
I love rice krispie treats. I’ve found I like making them with marshmallow fluff the best because they come out so light and airy.
Love rice krispie treats! Thanks for the tip on making them even better. Pinned this one.
Oh dear! I would absolutely try this! It’ll be a good cake topper!
I love those little treats. I suck at making though. Some how they just never come out right. =(
Those rice krispie treats look so yummy!
Oh wow, amazing recipe! I am a bad cook, but the first one to try! Gotta show this to someone to make me
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Rice Krispie Treats are so easy to make. And they are so so so delicious.
Those rice crispies look so delicious! I really need to make those!
These look so delicious and sweet! They remind me of the Rice Krispie Squares bars which Kelloggs have
Tummy yummies. I haven’t made these in so long and I don’t know why because I love them. Thanks for sharing your special recipe.
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!
These really are perfect looking and I would eat them all up if not for my teeth that doesn’t like sweets. It hurts them, need to get to a dang dentist. My kids, however, can eat these right up for a special treat! Thanks for sharing another way for me to make these.
I love to make rice crispy treats. I will have to try your tips the next time i make a batch.
Can you believe I have never made rice crispie treats before? I need to asap, yummy!
Oh my goodness! You need to change that!
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
We love rice krispie treats but never though of making one. Will bookmark this one.
These look so good. I can not wait to try the marshmallow goodness.
That rice krispie treat looks so yummy, I’d love to make these!
I haven’t had a rice crispy treat in so long! These look great!
Oh my goodness they look amazing. I need to try them. I have once and mine turned out so bad haha i’ll try again
I literally have not made rice krispie treats in YEARS! I’m not even sure I’ve made them since my son was born. I guess I know what’s on my weekend menu!
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.
These make me want to eat my computer screen. I had kind of forgotten about rice krispie treats but I think I will make some this week!
I love rice krispie treats and those look amazing.
I need to make this! Got a few parties I need to attend so this will be a nice easy treat to bring! =)
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?
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.
How many boxes of rice dislikes is the 9 plus cups?
One large box
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!
Oh, yay!! So happy you loved them. They’re my favorite!!
Mini or regular size marshmallows?
Mini marshmallows
How many treats does this recipe yield?
The recipe states 12-16 bars but if you cut them smaller, you could definitely have much more than that!
The recipe says “Yield 12-16 bars”
That’s correct. Depends on the size you cut them.
Recipe says “Yield: 12-16 bars”
I prefer using marshmallow cream instead of marshmallows Tastes so much better.
Best recipe!! Just made these and they are FANTASTIC!!!!
Awesome!! Thanks so much for reporting back, Mindy!
LOVE this recipe! Just made them tonight! BEST krispie treat I have ever had! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome!! Thanks, Whitney!
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!
You’re so very welcome! I’m glad they were a hit!
So want to make these!! Do you use regular marshmallows or minis? Or does it not matter?
Mini marshmallows! I will edit the recipe to state that.
Oh My Goodness!!! THese looks amazing!!!
Thanks Becky!!!
Look at all the marshmallow in there, this does look perfect!!
There can never be too much marshmallow!
These do look perfect – especially all those extra marshmallows!
Love those huge chunks of marshmallowy goodness in these! These do look like THE perfect rice krispies treats!
Thanks so much Carrie!!
Nice idea of adding whole marshmallows into the mix!
Makes them SO soft and chewy!
These are indeed perfect. My kids would die if I made these for them!!
You gotta!!
These looks so good! Making it for a cookout this weekend! Is one normal sized box of Rice Krispies enough to get the 8 1/2 cups? Thanks!!
Never mind, I see the comment above, One large box, thanks!
Perfect, I hope you enjoyed!!
These are hands down the BEST Rice Krispie Treats.
Thank you for sharing this recipe.I make them often(including today)
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!