Do you think you know how to make a Rice Krispie Treats? Today I’m sharing a few secrets on how to make Perfect Rice Krispie Treats.
Everyone knows how to make Rice Krispie Treats right? You just follow the directions on the back of the marshmallow package or the cereal box. You can do that and you will get an average Rice Krispie Treat. Today I want to share with you a few secrets on how to get the Perfect Rice Krispie Treats. Who wants to be average when it is so easy to be perfect!
I love a good Rice Krispie Treats and they are popular at our house because they are easy to make with gluten free rice krispies. Just make sure the marshmallows you are using are gluten free. I prefer Kraft Marshmallows because they are gluten free. I also use the mini marshmallows but the large will work just fine too.
How to Make Rice Krispie Treats
So what is the secret? Two things. More butter and more marshmallows! I like to use an entire bag of marshmallows and an entire cube or stick of butter (1/2 C) I also make mine in the microwave but you can do it on the stove top if you prefer. I just microwave the marshmallows and butter for a couple of minutes and then stir until the everything is melted and smooth.
Then add in the Rice Krispies. I used an entire 12 oz. box of cereal which is about 10 cups.
Next you want to stir it well, until ever last piece of cereal has a nice coating of melted marshmallow and butter surrounding it. Work those arm muscles. Then pop it into your 9 x 13 pan and flatten. I don’t like to flatten mine too much. I like to leave them a bit airy, but if you prefer compact Rice Krispie Treats go for it and really push those babies down into the pan.
Nothing beats a classic and that is what a Rice Krispie Treat is. Who knew perfection could be so easy. 
Now here is the question. Do you like to eat your Rice Krispie Treats while they are still warm and gooey or do you let them set up and cool? I am a fan of both!
Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Make the best, most perfect rice krispie treats every time with this recipe!
- 16 oz. bag of marshmallows
- 12 oz. box of crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 C butter cut into pieces
- Place marshmallows and butter into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in microwave on high for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes.
- Stir until marshmallows and butter are melted and smooth. If butter is not totally melted, microwave for an additional 15 seconds.
- Pour in cereal.
- Stir until cereal is totally coated with marshmallow mixture.
- Pour into a 9 x 13 pan and press down into pan
Recipe Video
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I love them too. Thanks Leigh Anne. Have a good day and week
My nephew likes white chocolate melted with the butter and marshmellows, makes them rich tasting. For chocolate lovers I do cocoa krispies
I am a white chocolate fan too! Yum!
I have been making them like this also, but I read somewhere to add in some vanilla extract. Makes them taste even better!
Ooh! I love vanilla, definitely trying this next time.
The only thing that could make these better is adding some peanut butter to the marshmallow mixture. I’m the only one in my family that likes it that way though, so I will make these for my family. I am sure they will love them. Thanks for sharing your tips.
If you’re making these gluten free, make sure to use the gluten free Rice Krispies cereal as the regular ones are not gluten free. I just bought a box of the gf RK and can’t wait to try this out!
YUM! Just made these and we are L O V I N G them. Three yr old won’t hold them; must feed her bits- she is her gramma’s girl! Had trouble stirring at the end as I am disabled, but so worth the effort! Thanks.
So glad you had fun with your grandkids making them and enjoying them!
Hi! These look AMAZING! This is kind of an odd question, but what brand of rice cereal did you use? Yours look almost white–which I love–so I want to make sure I get the same kind of cereal! Of course it could just be the lighting, but the lightness in color makes them look even more ooey & gooey!
THANK YOU!
-Kelsey 🙂
I use the name brand Rice Krispie cereal.
These are the best Rice Krispie treats ever! I love Rice Krispie treats and confess that I have always followed the instructions on the box. These are simple & scrumptious! They are the first addition to my new recipe book. I made them with strawberry heart marshmallows and thy were yummylicious! Thanks for sharing!
Erin, I bet they were so yummy with strawberry marshmallows!
I just tried this recipe,but the Rice Krispies did not stay together. After I cut them into bars and picked them up, they fell apart, even after pressing them into the pan, I did sustitute margarine instead of butter. Is that my problem? They tasted too greasy also.
I have never made them with margarine so I’m not sure. Did you use the amount of marshmallow the recipe calls for.
I made the recipe exactly as it was written with the exact quantities. I’m guessing the culprit is the margarine.
Leigh Ann, I am going to try making these again with butter. I’ll let you know how they turned out.
I also add extra butter and marshmallow and I also add MM cream. I like taste of it.
My family LOVES Rice Krispie Squares. Have made them often and always added more marshmallows than the recipe calls for. One change I got used to making – would substitute Special K cereal for the Rice Krispies. Tastes pretty much the same and works just as well.
I am a Special K fan so love the idea of using them in the treats!
I like them cooled as well as while they are still warm.
thanks for sharing nice idea.
Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
I use salted
Thank you! That’s what I usually do as well. I used salted and these were truly perfect!!!
I also add a little vanilla
I’m from New England and we have this product called “Fluff”. From what I understand it is a regional thing. I use it instead of marshmallows and it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! If you can find some, you NEED to try it!
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I have always done the same. I also add a teaspoon of vanilla.
I’ve only made these once before on the stovetop. I like your microwave method, although I found out the hard way that my biggest microwave bowl was a tad too small for mixing the cereal in. I made two batches so the 2nd time I was prepared to dump it all into a larger bowl to mix. Turned out great. These were for school birthday treats and you have just made a lot of 2nd graders happy!
I’ve had that happen before too many times! So glad you liked them.