The BEST Rice Krispie Treat Recipe EVER! (2024)

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Hands down THE BEST Rice Krispie Treat Recipe EVER! These treats are not your back-of-the-box, plain ole’ treats. These ooey-gooey treats are perfection that you can’t resist!

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I got tired of my rice krispie treats scraping the top of my mouth. You know what I am talking about, they can be dry and hard to chew sometimes.

Don’t worry, I have solved the problem!

After a few trials with a couple of ideas I have seen, I came up with the Best Rice Krispie Treat Recipe EVER! You will love them, trust me.

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Secret To Making The Best Rice Krispie Treats

My secretis adding milk. It makes the melted marshmallows creamier and easier to coat the cereal.

Also, I use more marshmallows than the classic rice krispie treat recipe.

How To Make Rice Krispie Treats Gooey

Take the marshmallows and split them into the 2 batches, indicated in the recipe card below.

The secret is to melt the first batch like normal, but do NOT fully melt the second batch.

This is what gives you pockets of ooey gooey marshmallow goodness.

Use Salted Butter or Unsalted Butter?

This has become a debate in the comments so I thought I would address it here.

I used salted butter for this recipe.

As a rule of thumb, baking normally calls for unsalted butter, however, salt is usually added to the recipe.

If you find yourself with only salted butter, no worries. If your recipe calls for salt, do not add it and use your salted butter. You probably will not notice a difference in taste.

How to Keep Rice Crispy Treats from Sticking to dishes

Spray your pan with non-stick cooking spray to keep the rice crispy treats from sticking to the pan.

I also spray my spatula or spoon with non-stick cooking spray as well. This will keep the treats from sticking to the utensil while pressing them into the pan.

Also, you can try using parchment paper and line the baking dish before adding the mixture.

How long does it take Rice Krispie Treats to Cool?

Rice krispie treats only need about 10 to 15 minutes to cool down. Once they are fully cooled, it is time to cut and devour the treats.

Allowing the treats to cool down to room temperature on the counter is best.

Do Rice Krispie Treats Need to Be Refrigerated?

No, it is not necessary to refrigerate rice krispie treats.

If you want to cool them down faster, you can place the treats in the fridge for a short time. I recommend allowing the treats to cool on the counter verse putting them in the fridge.

Putting the treats in the fridge may make the treats harder.

How to Store Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats should be stored in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.

I love using Pyrex dishes that come with lids. Easyto put away and no messing with cling wrap.

Using a good spatula sprayed with non-stick spray will help you get the treats evenly spread throughout the dish without getting sticky.

How Long Does Homemade Rice Krispie Treats Stay Fresh

It is best to eat rice krispie treats the same day they are made. However, they do stay fresh for up to 3 days, if these crispy treats survive a day. They are eaten quickly in our house and are always gone in a day or two.

Can You Freeze Rice Krispie Treats?

If you find that you have more rice crispy treats than you can eat, you can freeze your treats.

Place your rice krispie treats in an air-tight container or freezer bag. For good measure, wrap the treats with wax paper so they will not stick together in the bag or container.

How Long Can Rice Krispie Treats be Kept in the Freezer?

Once you freeze your treats, do not keep them frozen for longer than 6 weeks. Long than 6 weeks may lead to a decrease in flavor and quality.

How To Thaw Frozen Rice Krispie Treats

Remove a rice krispie treat from the freezer and place it on a plate on the counter. After about 15 minutes, the treat will be thawed for eating.

Need more tips? Check out these tips and frequently asked questions.

How to Make Rice Krispie Treats from Scratch

The first step is to measure out the marshmallows and crispy rice cereal into large bowls. You will have 3 bowels in total – 1 large bowl for the rice krispie cereal, and 2 large bowls for the different amounts of marshmallows.

Melt butter in a large pot on low heat.

Once the butter melts, add the vanilla and most of the marshmallows. Keeping the heat low as we slowly melt the marshmallows is important.

Once the marshmallows are fully melted, stir in the rest of the marshmallows.

Keep stirring until the second batch of marshmallows starts to melt, creating lumpy fluff. We don’t want them to be fully melted. This is how to get pockets of gooeyness in the cereal treats.

Dump in the crispy rice cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated.

Dump into a greased baking dish and gently press down with a greased spatula. Warning – do not compress the treats too much.

After the treats cool, you can enjoy the perfect rice krispie treat.

Once you have these delicious treats, you will never go back to the original recipe.

Best Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

The BEST Rice Krispie Treat Recipe EVER!

The BEST Rice Krispie Treat Recipe EVER! These treats are ooey gooey goodness!

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:15 minutes mins

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
8 cups mini marshmallows 16 ounce bag
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal

Instructions

Slowly melt the butter in a large pan, low heat.
Once butter is melted, add vanilla and 6 cups of marshmallows. Melt the marshmallows slowly.
Right before the marshmallows are fully melted, add milk and the other 2 cups of marshmallows. Stir until the added marshmallows are starting to melt. (we don’t want them fully melt so you will have a lumpy fluff)
Add the Rice Krispie Cereal. Stir until the cereal is fully coated with the marshmallow fluff.
Dump into an 8×11 dish. Use a greased spatula to spread out the treats and press down just a bit (you don't want them to so compact that they become rock hard).
Allow to fully cool before cutting and serving.

Notes

Depending on how you cut the treats will determine how many a batch will make.

Make sure to read the post for tips and tricks for making these rice krispie treats.

Nutrition

Servings: 12 Treats

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Midwestern Moms

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What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispie Treats? ›

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies Treats? If you put too much butter in rice krispies treats they will become oily, the cereal will soak up the butter and the treats will become soggy, rather than crispy.

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Why are my rice crispy treats hard as a rock? ›

Don't crank the heat on the stovetop too high.

We get it, you want to get these quick-to-make squares set as soon as possible so you can dig in. It's tempting to turn up the heat to speed up melting the butter and marshmallows, but resist the urge. High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats.

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How do you keep homemade Rice Krispie treats from getting hard? ›

Tips for Incredible Rice Krispie Treats:

Keep the heat low. If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy. ...
Use an 8×8 or slightly smaller pan. ...
Pack it down firmly, but not too tight. ...
Make sure all ingredients are fresh.

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Why are my Rice Krispie treats not crispy? ›

There are a couple of reasons your treats might have come out soggy or too soft. First, your cereal might be too old. Check the expiration and make sure the crispy rice cereal is nice and fresh for the best texture! Second, you may have used too much butter.

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What makes rice krispies taste better? ›

Use more butter (lots more) and brown it to deepen the flavor. Increase the marshmallows and stir in some at the end for extra gooeyness. Add vanilla extract for flavor. Add salt because a little salt makes anything sweet taste so much better.

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Can you use hard marshmallows for rice crispy treats? ›

* Make sure your marshmallows are fresh. Stale, hard marshmallows won't result in nice, chewy bars. ** Any brand is fine, but be sure the cereal you use is fresh. Stale cereal will make for stale-tasting Rice Crispy Treats.

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Should you refrigerate rice krispie treats? ›

Don't refrigerate your rice crispy treats--this will make them harden and dry out more quickly.

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How long will homemade rice krispie treats stay fresh? ›

Rice Krispie Treats will stay crispy and fresh, if stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature, for up to a week if you use salted butter, which is what we recommend.

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How far in advance can you make rice crispy treats? ›

Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving. Make-ahead- I truly believe the best rice krispies are the ones fresh from the pan but if you want to make them in advance remember to make them no more than 3 days before you plan to serve them or freeze them right away.

Can you freeze homemade rice crispy treats? ›

If you want to store them for longer than two days, try freezing them. To Freeze: Allow these gooey Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely and cut them into squares. Freeze in an airtight container, or wrap each square in a piece of plastic wrap and place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

Why are my rice crispy treats so sticky? ›

Too much marshmallow and butter can make a super sticky, wet or soggy slice, while too little makes a hard, dry or crumbly one. I recommend using a baking scale for my recipe to get the ratio JUST right, creating the perfect chewy but crispy Rice Krispie Squares. Melted marshmallow = sticky mess.

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How do you cut Rice Krispie treats neatly? ›

To prevent the Rice Krispie Treats from sticking together when cutting, you can dip the knife into warm water and wipe it with a paper towel between each cut. This will help remove any residue from the treats and ensure clean, separate pieces.

How to crisp up stale rice krispies? ›

Eventually your cereal will get stale, but as long as there aren't any moths or bugs living in it you can safely consume even stale cereal. If you want to recrisp it you can put it on a cookie sheet in the oven.

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How do you cut Rice Krispie treats without sticking? ›

But best of all: butter or grease your knife to keep it from sticking to the bars.

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What happens if you add too much butter? ›

But one unexpected error bakers can make is adding too much of a good thing, butter. Although butter generally makes it all better, bakers who go overboard with it are dooming their cookies to a greasy and crumbly texture.

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Why does butter make things crispy? ›

Since butter is about 18 percent water, steam is released in those pockets during baking, which helps create flaky layers. Use it in: scones, pie crust, biscuits and crispy cookies.

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How do you flatten rice crispy treats? ›

Dump the mixture into your pan. Flatten down with your hands (which I suggest either spraying with oil or getting slightly wet first! no sticky hands here!) and let cool. Eat a few before they cool all the way.

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